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2009 Saturn VUE and 2018 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
| Model | Saturn VUE | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 172 hp@6500 167 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 110.4 in | -3.8 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 191.1 in | -11 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 57.7 in | 9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3789 lb. | 3486 lb. | 303 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.1 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 56.0 in | -3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 45.5 in | -4.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 56.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 38.4 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 2018 Kia Optima
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