Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chrysler Aspen | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 119.2 in | -12.9 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 200.8 in | -15 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 76.0 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 74.3 in | -18.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 4859 lb. | -1578 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.8 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 59.6 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 57.2 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.0 in | -48 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.5 in | -34.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 67.3 ft3 | -53.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -88.8 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 |
2008 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |