Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,781 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,719 mm | 4,740 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,410 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,930 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 79 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,008 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 998 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,539 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 902 mm | 17 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 977 L | -592 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 1,909 L | 12.6 |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |