Kia Optima (2014) vs. Dodge Durango (2008) Specs

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2014 Kia Optima and 2008 Dodge Durango Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	Kia Optima	Dodge Durango
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650	5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	119.2 in	-9.2 in
Length	190.7 in	200.8 in	-10.1 in
Width	72.1 in	76.0 in	-3.9 in
Height	57.9 in	74.3 in	-16.4 in
Curb Weight	3468 lb.	5048 lb.	-1580 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	27.0 gal.	-8.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	59.3 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	58.7 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.5 in	4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.2 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	57.2 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	57.2 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	37.4 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	39.2 in	-39.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	59.6 in	-59.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.1 in	-48.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.4 in	-34.4 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	113.3 in (over 3 rows)	-33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	20.1 ft³	-4.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	68.4 ft³	-53
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	102.4 ft³	-87 ft³

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

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2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review

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