Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,702 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 1,529 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 55 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,003 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,212 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 1,065 L | 418 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 0 L | 14.8 |
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 |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |