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Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Jeep Liberty | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.1 in | 1 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 176.9 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.4 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 72.1 in | -13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 4030 lb. | -851 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.8 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 52.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.8 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.3 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.6 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.7 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.8 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | -49.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Jeep Liberty.