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Kia Optima (2018) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

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2018 Kia Optima and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2018 2018  
Model Kia Optima Toyota Highlander  
Engine 2.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
154 hp@6000
140 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
257 hp@257
245 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 109.8 in 0.6 in
Length 191.1 in 192.5 in -1.4 in
Width 73.2 in 75.8 in -2.6 in
Height 57.7 in 68.1 in -10.4 in
Curb Weight 3486 lb. 4825 lb. -1339 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 19.2 gal. -0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.7 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.1 in 59.3 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.0 in 57.2 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 44.2 in 1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.9 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 59.6 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 57.1 in -1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 38.4 in -2.8 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 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 110.3 in (over 3 rows) -29.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.9 ft3 13.8 ft3 2.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.9 42.3 ft3 -26.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.9 ft3 83.7 ft3 -67.8 ft3

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2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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