Model Year | 2011 | 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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 106.3 in | 13 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 185.8 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 71.5 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 55.5 in | 13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4380 lb. | 3279 lb. | 1101 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 56.9 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.8 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 43.3 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.6 in | 55.7 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 54.4 in | 11.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 0.0 in | 61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.3 in | 0.0 in | 50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 25.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.1 ft3 | 13.6 | 73.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 150.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 136.4 ft3 |
2011 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. 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 |