Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Jeep Cherokee | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 182.0 in | 7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.2 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 65.7 in | -7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 3811 lb. | -517 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.1 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 49.9 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.3 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | -39.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
2015 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.