Kia Optima (2008) vs. Chevrolet SS (2014) Specs
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2008 Kia Optima and 2014 Chevrolet SS Specifications
Model Year |
2008 |
2014 |
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Model |
Kia Optima |
Chevrolet SS |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
107.1 in |
114.8 in |
-7.7 in |
Length |
186.4 in |
195.5 in |
-9.1 in |
Width |
71.1 in |
74.7 in |
-3.6 in |
Height |
58.3 in |
57.9 in |
0.4 in |
Curb Weight |
3142 lb. |
3975 lb. |
-833 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
17.0 gal. |
19.0 gal. |
-2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.8 in |
38.7 in |
1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.1 in |
59.1 in |
-2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
54.5 in |
57.2 in |
-2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
43.7 in |
42.3 in |
1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.0 in |
38.0 in |
0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.3 in |
59.0 in |
-2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.7 in |
58.0 in |
-3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
39.7 in |
-1.9 in |
Total Legroom |
81.5 in (over 2 rows) |
82 in (over 2 rows) |
-0.5 in |
Cargo Volume |
14.8 ft3 |
16.4 ft3 |
-1.6 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet SS
2015 |
Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat.
Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
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