Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Sequoia | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.4L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 389 hp@5200 479 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 122.0 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 208.1 in | -21.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 79.8 in | -8.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 74.5 in | -16.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 5620 lb. | -2333 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 65.0 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 62.6 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.2 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 61.8 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 60.8 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.6 in | -62.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 49.0 ft3 | -34.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 86.9 ft3 | -72.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia.