Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.0 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 174.4 in | 190.7 in | -16.3 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 72.1 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 57.3 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3821 lb. | 3206 lb. | 615 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.2 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 54.7 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 45.5 in | -4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 37.6 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.7 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 54.5 in | -7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.7 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 53.6 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.