Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,719 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,410 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,245 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 50 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 986 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 945 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 922 mm | -3 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 385 L | 348 L | 37 L |
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 |
2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, 250 lbs and have plenty of room in the front seat. The driver's position holds me well and i do not feel like i am falling out of the seat when cornering. The passenger seat sits higher than i want, but there is plenty of room there as well. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
A tad too cramped. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Just not as comfortable as I would have liked. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small and cram even for 5ft 6in male. Can pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Since front seat feel cram at initial spacing it cause most front seat user to pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review |