Model Year | 2018 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 115 kW@6000 190 Nm@5000 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 192 kW@257 332 Nm@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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |