Jeep Cherokee (2023) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

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2023 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2023	2008
Model	Jeep Cherokee	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5250 295 lb-ft@3000	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.6 in	107.1 in	-0.5 in
Length	183.1 in	186.4 in	-3.3 in
Width	73.2 in	71.1 in	2.1 in
Height	66.2 in	58.3 in	7.9 in
Curb Weight	4260 lb.	3287 lb.	973 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	17.0 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.8 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.6 in	57.1 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	54.5 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	43.7 in	-2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.0 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.3 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.9 in	54.7 in	-4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.3 in	37.8 in	2.5 in
Total Legroom	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.8 ft³	14.8 ft³	10 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	40.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Jeep Cherokee.

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

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