Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Camry | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 109.3 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 189.2 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 71.1 in | 1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.9 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3510 lb. | 3680 lb. | -170 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.8 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.7 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 53.9 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 38.3 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.
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 |