Kia Optima (2016) vs. Jeep Cherokee (2015) Specs

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2016 Kia Optima and 2015 Jeep Cherokee Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	Kia Optima	Jeep Cherokee
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	106.3 in	4.1 in
Length	191.1 in	182.0 in	9.1 in
Width	73.2 in	73.2 in	0 in
Height	57.7 in	65.7 in	-8 in
Curb Weight	3494 lb.	3811 lb.	-317 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	57.6 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	53.8 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.1 in	4.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.5 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	55.1 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	49.9 in	6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	40.3 in	-4.7 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	-0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	24.8 ft³	-8.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	54.9 ft³	-39 ft³

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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.

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