Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,821 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,425 kg | 2,028 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 93 L | -29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 998 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 980 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 1,028 L | 418 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 1,934 L | 13.8 |
2008 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 |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |