Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 4,735 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,938 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,763 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 1,425 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 64 L | 29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 965 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 960 mm | 20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,028 L | 419 L | -418 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 |