2003 • Kia
Optima
Kia Optima 2.4 (140 Hp) 2003Overall Score59.5/100
2003 Kia Optima vs 2003 Toyota Highlander Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2003 • Toyota
Highlander
Toyota Highlander 2.4 16V (157 Hp) 2003Overall Score60.25/100
WINNER
Toyota Highlander
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
59.5–60.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Kia OptimaSpecificationToyota Highlander
KiaMakeToyota
OptimaModelHighlander
2003Model year2003
SedanBody typeOff-road vehicle
5Seats5
4Doors5
Performance
Kia OptimaSpecificationToyota Highlander
—0–100 km/h10,8 s
0 km/hTop speed170 km/h
2351 ccEngine displacement2362 cc
140 HPPower157 HP
199 NmTorque221 Nm
4Cylinders4
Fuel & Consumption
Kia OptimaSpecificationToyota Highlander
PetrolFuel typePetrol
65 ltFuel tank75 lt
—Urban consumption10,7 lt
—Extra-urban consumption7,8 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Kia OptimaSpecificationToyota Highlander
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
5Gears4
205/60 R15Tyre size225/70 R16
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Kia OptimaSpecificationToyota Highlander
4719 mmLength4685 mm
1815 mmWidth1825 mm
1410 mmHeight1735 mm
1488 KgWeight1580 Kg
2700 mmWheelbase2715 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2003 Kia Optima and 2003 Toyota Highlander approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Toyota Highlander leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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