Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Prius v | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 107.1 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 181.7 in | 186.4 in | -4.7 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.1 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 62.0 in | 58.3 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3142 lb. | 132 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.7 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 56.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 54.7 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.8 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 19.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 52.5 ft3 |
2013 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review |
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 |