Model Year | 2019 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 182.6 in | 185.8 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.5 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 55.5 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2820 lb. | 3279 lb. | -459 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.9 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 43.3 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.7 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 54.4 in | -10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 36.2 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
2019 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy for a small car, flat floor. 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 |