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Toyota Highlander (2018) vs. Kia Optima (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Toyota Highlander and 2018 Kia Optima specs.

2018 Toyota Highlander and 2018 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2018 2018  
Model Toyota Highlander Kia Optima  
Engine 3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
257 hp@257
245 lb-ft@4800
2.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
154 hp@6000
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 110.4 in -0.6 in
Length 192.5 in 191.1 in 1.4 in
Width 75.8 in 73.2 in 2.6 in
Height 68.1 in 57.7 in 10.4 in
Curb Weight 4825 lb. 3486 lb. 1339 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 18.5 gal. 0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 39.8 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 58.1 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 56.0 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.2 in 45.5 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 37.8 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 56.4 in 3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.1 in 56.0 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 35.6 in 2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.9 in 0.0 in 35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 0.0 in 45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 0.0 in 27.7 in
Total Legroom 110.3 in (over 3 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 29.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.8 ft3 15.9 ft3 -2.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 15.9 26.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 15.9 ft3 67.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

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