Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Cadenza | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 106.3 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 195.7 in | 176.2 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 69.5 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 59.8 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3633 lb. | 2937 lb. | 696 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.4 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.9 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 43.5 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.6 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.4 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -49.3 ft3 |
2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza.
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |