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2008 Kia Optima and 2019 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 138 kW@6000 248 Nm@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6600 357 Nm@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 1,982 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 73 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,013 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 975 mm | -15 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 391 L | 28 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,198 L | 13.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 2,370 L | 12.8 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Toyota Highlander
| 2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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