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2020 Kia Optima and 2008 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2020 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,854 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,614 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 953 mm | 7 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 1,039 mm | 903 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 450 L | 408 L | 42 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 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 |
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