| Model Year | 2006 | 2022 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Toyota C-HR | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 144 hp@6100 139 lb-ft@3900 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 171.2 in | 14.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 61.6 in | -6.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 3300 lb. | -21 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 49.0 in | 7.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 43.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 48.0 in | 6.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 31.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 36.4 ft3 | -22.8 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Toyota C-HR.