Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,938 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,763 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,336 kg | 1,573 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 70 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 955 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 881 mm | 99 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,028 L | 436 L | -435 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2012 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 |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
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 |
2012 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 |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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