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2009 Kia Spectra and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Spectra | Toyota Highlander | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 109.8 in | -7 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 188.4 in | -17.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 75.2 in | -6.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 68.1 in | -10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 3946 lb. | -1102 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 59.7 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 56.7 in | -4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 59.5 in | -5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 42.3 ft3 | -24 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -42.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Spectra
| 2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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