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 | 2,794 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,592 kg | 2,189 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,013 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 975 mm | -94 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 | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 391 L | 45 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 1,198 L | 14.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 2,370 L | 13.4 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.
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 |