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Toyota Highlander (2018) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2018 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2018 2006  
Model Toyota Highlander Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 106.3 in 3.5 in
Length 192.5 in 185.8 in 6.7 in
Width 75.8 in 71.5 in 4.3 in
Height 68.1 in 55.5 in 12.6 in
Curb Weight 4165 lb. 3281 lb. 884 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 17.2 gal. 2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 39.0 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 56.9 in 2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 55.8 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.2 in 43.3 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 37.6 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 55.7 in 3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.1 in 54.4 in 2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 36.2 in 2.2 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) 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 30.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.8 ft3 13.6 ft3 0.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 13.6 28.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 13.6 ft3 70.1 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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