Model Year | 2014 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Cadenza | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 255 lb-ft@5200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,845 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,966 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,982 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,013 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 975 mm | -40 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,090 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 391 L | 59 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 1,198 L | 14.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 2,370 L | 13.9 |
2014 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Cadenza.
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |