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2008 Toyota Avalon and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Kia Optima | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 185.8 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 55.5 in | 3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3281 lb. | 214 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.8 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.6 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 55.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 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 |
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