Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,475 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,519 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,332 kg | 1,454 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 70 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 881 mm | 44 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 688 L | 436 L | 252 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,849 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
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 |
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 |
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