Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 104.7 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 181.1 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.5 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 66.3 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3360 lb. | -218 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.8 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.7 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.4 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -28.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 37.2 ft3 | -22.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -58.2 ft3 |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |