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2006 Kia Optima and 2011 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,790 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 73 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,031 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,019 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 973 mm | -54 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 292 L | 93 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 1,198 L | 12.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 2,701 L | 11.6 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Highlander
| 2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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