Kia Cadenza (2017) vs. Dodge Durango (2006) Specs

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2017 Kia Cadenza and 2006 Dodge Durango Specifications

Model Year	2017	2006
Model	Kia Cadenza	Dodge Durango
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200	5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.4 in	119.2 in	-6.8 in
Length	195.7 in	200.8 in	-5.1 in
Width	73.6 in	76.0 in	-2.4 in
Height	57.9 in	74.3 in	-16.4 in
Curb Weight	3633 lb.	5048 lb.	-1415 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	27.0 gal.	-8.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	40.8 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	59.3 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	58.7 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.5 in	4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.2 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	57.2 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.3 in	57.2 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.2 in	37.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	39.2 in	-39.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	59.6 in	-59.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.1 in	-48.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.4 in	-34.4 in
Total Legroom	82.7 in (over 2 rows)	113.3 in (over 3 rows)	-30.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	20.1 ft³	-4.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.0	68.4 ft³	-52.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.0 ft³	102.4 ft³	-86.4 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Cadenza

2017 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Dodge Durango

2006 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review
2006	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	I am small, but regardless, there is plenty of room for comfort. The front cabin is so roomy I tend to lose things in it! see full Dodge Durango review

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