Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,080 mm | 4,719 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,966 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,895 kg | 1,487 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 65 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,621 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,648 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,715 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 919 mm | -918 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 0 mm | 968 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,552 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,316 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,003 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,099 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,235 L | 385 L | -384 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,676 L | 13.6 | -11.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,216 L | 13.6 | -9.6 L |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |
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 |