Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.1 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 186.4 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 71.1 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 58.3 in | 5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3870 lb. | 3287 lb. | 583 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 57.1 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 43.7 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 56.3 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 55.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Toyota Venza.
2008 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 |