Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Solara | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5600 220 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 925 mm | 40 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 899 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 391 L | 28 L |
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 |
2007 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara review |