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Toyota Highlander (2023) vs. Kia Optima (2018) Specs

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2023 Toyota Highlander and 2018 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2023 2018  
Model Toyota Highlander Kia Optima  
Engine 2.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
186 hp@6000
175 lb-ft@4400
2.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
154 hp@6000
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 110.4 in 1.8 in
Length 194.9 in 191.1 in 3.8 in
Width 76.0 in 73.2 in 2.8 in
Height 68.1 in 57.7 in 10.4 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 3486 lb. 844 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 39.8 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 58.1 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 56.0 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 45.5 in -3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.8 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 56.4 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 56.0 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 35.6 in 3.1 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) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 27.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 15.9 ft3 0.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 15.9 32.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 15.9 ft3 68.4 ft3

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