Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Montero | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.7 in | 107.1 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 186.4 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 71.1 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 74.2 in | 58.3 in | 15.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4787 lb. | 3142 lb. | 1645 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 39.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 54.5 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 38.0 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 56.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 37.8 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.2 in | 0.0 in | 25.2 in |
Total Legroom | 102.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 21.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 14.8 ft3 | -14.8 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mitsubishi Montero.
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 |