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2008 Kia Optima and 2009 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,425 kg | 1,524 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 60 L | 4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,008 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 973 mm | -13 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 762 mm | -762 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 348 L | 71 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,053 L | 13.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 2,067 L | 12.8 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota RAV4
| 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 |
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