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Saturn VUE (2009) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Saturn VUE and 2008 Kia Optima specs.

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Saturn VUE

2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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