Model Year | 2016 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 183 kW@6000 353 Nm@1350 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 214 kW@6400 355 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 3,089 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 5,171 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 2,022 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,964 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 72 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,621 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,006 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 991 mm | -87 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,260 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 927 mm | -927 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 915 L | -465 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 2,478 L | 13.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 3,979 L | 12.9 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Optima.
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |