Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Aspen | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.2 in | 107.1 in | 12.1 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 189.0 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 71.1 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 74.3 in | 58.3 in | 16 in |
Curb Weight | 4859 lb. | 3157 lb. | 1702 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 27.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.8 in | 54.5 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.7 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.3 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 54.7 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.8 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 39.2 in | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 0.0 in | 58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.0 in | 0.0 in | 48 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.5 in | 0.0 in | 34.5 in |
Total Legroom | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.3 ft3 | 15.0 | 52.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 102.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 87.4 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.