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2008 Kia Optima and 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 207 hp@5000 238 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 119.3 in | -12.2 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 200.6 in | -14.2 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 78.6 in | -7.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 68.9 in | -10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 4340 lb. | -1161 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 62.9 in | -5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.2 in | -2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 64.7 in | -8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 67.6 in | -12.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.1 in | -62.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.3 in | -37.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 115.4 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 54.2 ft3 | -39.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 167.9 ft3 | -153.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country
| 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very good support. Just the right height. Tilt steering column adds to comfort. Armrest also provides added comfort. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are acceptable for even long trips. This is not the Stow-&-Go version where the seats seem to be thinner, less comfortable. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfy for long rides, adjustable. Ditto the middle and rear seats. Supportive but not overly firm. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Stow & Go see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Really like the roominess of the center and rear seats as compared to other vehicles. Also really like the flexibilty and use of use of the Stow-And-Go seating. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seat and driving positions are very comfortable. I have driven the T&C more than 500 miles in one day and the same drive the following day. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
More legroom than previous Chrysler minivans see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the drivers seat in relation to the steering wheel is off too the left a bit see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
inadequate thigh support, difficulty adjusting power seat into good position, seat bottom too flat and "lumpy" with leather/heated seats see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
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