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2010 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 107.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 186.4 in | 2 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 71.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 58.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3287 lb. | 692 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 57.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 43.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 56.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 14.8 | 27.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Highlander
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 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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