Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 EV | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 185.8 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 71.5 in | 0 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 55.5 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4032 lb. | 3281 lb. | 751 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -17.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.8 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.4 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.2 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 59.4 ft3 |
2013 Toyota RAV4 EV Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 154-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
im my opinion the seats could have been a little more comfortable. see full Toyota RAV4 EV review |
2006 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 |