Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@6000 325 Nm@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 121 kW@5800 222 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,720 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,192 mm | 4,735 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,831 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 1,442 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 64 L | 31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 965 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,554 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,565 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 960 mm | 28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 0 mm | 970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 919 mm | 0 mm | 919 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 762 L | 419 L | 343 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,098 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,865 L | 14.8 | -11.8 L |
2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
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 |