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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,719 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 65 L | 8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 919 mm | 54 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 385 L | -93 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 13.6 | -12.6 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 13.6 | -11.6 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander 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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