Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Cadenza | Chrysler Pacifica | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.0 in | 116.3 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 198.5 in | -3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 79.3 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 66.5 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 4337 lb. | -669 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 60.8 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.1 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.9 in | 4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 60.5 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.3 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.9 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.9 in | -29.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 43.6 ft3 | -27.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -63.6 ft3 |
2015 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Cadenza.
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |