Model Year | 2023 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 310 lb-ft@1700 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 185.8 in | 9.1 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 71.5 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 55.5 in | 12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4155 lb. | 3279 lb. | 876 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.0 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.9 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.8 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.3 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.4 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.2 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 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 | 28.0 in | 0.0 in | 28 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 13.6 | 34.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 70.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota Highlander.
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 |