Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 105.9 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 183.9 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 74.6 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 70.9 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 4050 lb. | -763 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.4 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.9 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.3 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.0 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 31.3 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 8.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -52 ft3 |
2008 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 FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |