Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 94 kW@6000 165 Nm@4200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6000 245 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,719 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,699 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,177 kg | 1,487 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 65 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 991 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 955 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,173 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 919 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 382 L | 385 L | -3 L |
2007 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
small and cramped see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Foot room to confining see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leg room limited see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
At 6'2" there is no leftover room, even with the driver's seat all the way back. see full Toyota Corolla review |
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 |