Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 109.5 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 186.6 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.3 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.7 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 4254 lb. | -1112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.6 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.7 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 60.6 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.5 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -52.6 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |