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2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 176.2 in | 185.8 in | -9.6 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.5 in | -2 in |
| Height | 59.8 in | 55.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2969 lb. | 3279 lb. | -310 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.8 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.7 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 51.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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