Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 185.8 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 71.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 55.5 in | 12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3649 lb. | 3279 lb. | 370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.8 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.3 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.7 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.4 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 27.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 13.6 | 26.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 67 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander 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 |