Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Magnum | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 107.1 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 186.4 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 71.1 in | 3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.3 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3896 lb. | 3142 lb. | 754 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 57.1 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.7 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.3 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 37.8 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 56.8 ft3 |
2006 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Roomy! For 5 passengers, everyone is completely comfortable. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It needed to fit three toddler seats across and does. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy compartment and excellent, firm front seats are comfortable even for an entire day of driving. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
HEMI performance see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very roomy. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great back support, heated, fine adjustability but could use bigger side bolsters. Tilt/telescope leather wheel and power pedals help with finding a comfortable position. With the 08 softer arm rest materials, it should be much better. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Room for passengers see full Dodge Magnum review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Wide seating area, fits big people as well as small. Seats are very comphy padded well for long trips. Very comfortable on 12+ hour drives. see full Dodge Magnum 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 |