Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6000 245 Nm@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 176 kW@5200 361 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,719 mm | 4,806 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,410 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,835 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 87 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,008 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 993 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 879 mm | 40 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 836 mm | -836 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 612 mm | -612 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,553 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 340 L | 45 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 1,036 L | 12.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 2,127 L | 11.6 |
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 |
2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |