Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 110.0 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 190.7 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 72.1 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.3 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4336 lb. | 3206 lb. | 1130 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.2 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 54.7 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 45.5 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.7 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 54.5 in | 10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 34.7 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 15.4 | 67.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 129 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2012 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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