Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 138 kW@6000 248 Nm@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6200 332 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 1,987 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 76 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,008 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,641 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 955 mm | 5 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,552 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,278 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 1,107 L | 418 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 2,466 L | 12.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 4,248 L | 10.8 |
2007 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 |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |