Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Jeep Commander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 109.5 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 188.5 in | -17.2 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 74.8 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 71.9 in | -14 in |
Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 4581 lb. | -1737 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 59.0 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 55.6 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.7 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.5 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.0 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.9 in | -28.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 36.4 ft3 | -18.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
2008 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Jeep Commander.