Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 111.0 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 197.2 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.8 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 3495 lb. | -338 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.8 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.3 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.2 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.2 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.9 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima.
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |