Kia Optima (2014) vs. Dodge Durango (2018) Specs

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2014 Kia Optima and 2018 Dodge Durango Specifications

Model Year	2014	2018
Model	Kia Optima	Dodge Durango
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650	6.4L V8 OHV-4v 475 hp@6000 470 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	119.8 in	-9.8 in
Length	190.7 in	201.2 in	-10.5 in
Width	72.1 in	75.8 in	-3.7 in
Height	57.9 in	70.9 in	-13 in
Curb Weight	3468 lb.	5510 lb.	-2042 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	24.6 gal.	-6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.9 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	58.5 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	57.0 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	40.3 in	5.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.8 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	58.3 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	56.0 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	38.6 in	-3.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.4 in	-50.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.8 in	-42.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.5 in	-31.5 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	110.4 in (over 3 rows)	-30.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	17.2 ft³	-1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	47.7 ft³	-32.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	84.5 ft³	-69.1 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.

2018 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	The SRT tweaks to the Durango include sport front bucket seats. These seats, with their large bolsters, will hold you in place through curves. Those who actually take the Durango SRT to the track will find that the seat's headrest leaves sufficient space for a helmet. But not everyone will find these seats comfortable. For me, the lumbar bulge felt too large even when minimized. In back, the Durango offers among the most comfortable second and third rows you'll find in any family hauler. It helps--a lot--that both rows are mounted higher off the floor than those in the average crossover. Among SUVs, only the Ford Expedition offers a more comfortable third-row seat. One weakness: the Durango can't hold three people in the second row as well as girthier competitors, and can't hold three people in the third row at all. Of course, opt for the second-row captain's chairs (as most buyers likely will) and the second-row seating will be limited to two people anyway. see full Dodge Durango review

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