Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Uplander | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.1 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 204.4 in | -18.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.0 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 72.1 in | -16.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 4470 lb. | -1191 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.9 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 39.9 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 61.2 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 61.6 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.9 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 115 in (over 3 rows) | -35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 74.1 ft3 | -60.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 136.5 ft3 | -122.9 ft3 |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |