Toyota RAV4 (2011) vs. Kia Optima (2013) Specs

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2011 Toyota RAV4 and 2013 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Toyota RAV4	Kia Optima
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	110.0 in	-5.3 in
Length	181.1 in	190.7 in	-9.6 in
Width	71.5 in	72.1 in	-0.6 in
Height	66.3 in	57.3 in	9 in
Curb Weight	3560 lb.	3385 lb.	175 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.0 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	57.2 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	54.7 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	45.5 in	-3.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	37.6 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	55.7 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	54.5 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	34.7 in	3.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.2 in	0.0 in	37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.6 in	0.0 in	52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	43.3 in	0.0 in	43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.0 in	0.0 in	30 in
Total Legroom	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	29.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	15.4 ft³	-3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.2 ft³	15.4	21.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	15.4 ft³	57.6 ft³

2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2012	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2011	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review
2010	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review

2013 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

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