Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,689 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 1,655 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 72 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,011 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 925 mm | 35 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 820 mm | -820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 767 mm | -767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 297 L | 122 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,124 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 2,282 L | 12.8 |
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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |