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 | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,638 mm | 4,719 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,279 kg | 1,487 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 65 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 991 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 955 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,115 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,052 mm | 919 mm | -918 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 385 L | -17 L |
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 |