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2012 Kia Optima and 2006 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 953 mm | 2 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 1,039 mm | 880 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 436 L | 408 L | 28 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Avalon
| 2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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