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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 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,581 kg | 2,189 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,013 mm | 959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 975 mm | -71 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 | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 391 L | 59 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 1,198 L | 14.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 2,370 L | 13.9 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 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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