Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Azera | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6000 255 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 110.0 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 190.7 in | 2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.1 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 57.9 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3629 lb. | 3468 lb. | 161 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 45.5 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.7 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.5 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 34.7 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
For us, there is more room in the front seat area than was available in the Buick Limited we were driving see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather heated seats are great see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
lots of room place for drink cups in the middle of the seats. Vent for heat and air Seats pull down for extra cargo space see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Enough leg room for adults. Rear sunshade really makes a difference. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
all the features to adjust for a drive (seat, steering wheel, pedals, mirrors). memory feature for the difference between the wife and i see full Hyundai Azera review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
i am able to sit behind the front seat that i sit in without my legs touching the back of the seat see full Hyundai Azera review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
wonderful for long trips, seats are very supportive see full Hyundai Azera review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one of the roomiest of all cars see full Hyundai Azera review |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.