Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Camry | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 109.3 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 189.2 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.1 in | 0 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.9 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3263 lb. | -121 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.8 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.6 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.7 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.9 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.3 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
2007 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 Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very noisy at high way speeds. see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review |