Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,105 kg | 1,583 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 70 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,156 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 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 881 mm | 92 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) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 436 L | -144 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 15.4 | -13.4 L |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.