Kia Optima (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2006) Specs

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2009 Kia Optima and 2006 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Kia Optima	Toyota Highlander
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.1 in	106.9 in	0.2 in
Length	189.0 in	184.6 in	4.4 in
Width	71.1 in	71.9 in	-0.8 in
Height	58.3 in	67.9 in	-9.6 in
Curb Weight	3197 lb.	3649 lb.	-452 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	19.1 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.0 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	57.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	55.1 in	-0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	40.7 in	3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.8 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	57.0 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	54.9 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.4 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.3 in	-32.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	39.8 in	-39.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.2 in	-30.2 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	107.3 in (over 3 rows)	-25.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	10.5 ft³	4.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.0	39.7 ft³	-24.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.0 ft³	80.6 ft³	-65.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Highlander

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

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