Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Magnum | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 110.0 in | 10 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 190.7 in | 7 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 72.1 in | 2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3896 lb. | 3206 lb. | 690 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 | 58.7 in | 57.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.7 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.5 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1 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, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 56.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.