Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 110.4 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 191.1 in | 9.1 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 73.2 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.7 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4380 lb. | 3494 lb. | 886 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 58.1 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 56.0 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 45.5 in | -5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.6 in | 56.4 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 56.0 in | 10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.6 in | 2 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.1 ft3 | 15.9 | 71.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 150.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 134.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.