Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Chrysler 300 | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 110.0 in | 10 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 190.7 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 72.1 in | 2 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 57.9 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3721 lb. | 3237 lb. | 484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.3 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.5 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 55.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.5 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 34.7 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler 300 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Roomy and comfortable see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
vast space see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Tons of room in the front seat. I am tall and I still have the seat adjusted in the middle, not all the way back, with lots of head room and leg room to spare. The passenger side is even better. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
The back seats have just as much room as the front seats. They fit the whole family with no problems, and you can even pick up the in-laws and they will fit back there perfectly. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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