Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 185.8 in | 18.6 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 71.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 72.1 in | 55.5 in | 16.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4470 lb. | 3279 lb. | 1191 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 56.9 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 43.3 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 55.7 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 54.4 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.2 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 13.6 | 60.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 122.9 ft3 |
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 |
2006 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 |