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2009 Saturn VUE and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Saturn VUE | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 107.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 186.4 in | -6.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 58.3 in | 8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3287 lb. | 789 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 54.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.7 in | -3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 54.7 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Saturn VUE
| 2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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