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2014 Kia Optima and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 257 hp@257 245 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 109.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 192.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 75.8 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 68.1 in | -10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3510 lb. | 4825 lb. | -1315 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.3 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.2 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 44.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 59.6 in | -3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 57.1 in | -2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 38.4 in | -3.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -26.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -68.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima
| 2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander
| 2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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