Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | Jeep Cherokee | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 202 kW@6500 324 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 183 kW@6000 353 Nm@1350 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,623 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,669 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,729 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 960 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,267 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,024 mm | 904 mm | -903 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 450 L | 252 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,555 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
2014 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.