Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
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@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,779 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,895 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,646 kg | 1,535 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 70 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 955 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 881 mm | 89 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,080 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 470 L | 436 L | 34 L |
2007 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. 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 |
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 |
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 |
Lots of room for tall persons in the back. Seating arrangement is comfortable. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2012 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 2012 Kia Optima.