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2014 Kia Optima and 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Chrysler Town & Country | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 121.2 in | -11.2 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 202.5 in | -11.8 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 76.9 in | -4.8 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 68.9 in | -11 in |
| Curb Weight | 3237 lb. | 4336 lb. | -1099 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 63.0 in | -5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.0 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 64.7 in | -9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 64.8 in | -10.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 36.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -17.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 83.0 ft3 | -67.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -129 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima
| 2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
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