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2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6000 184 Nm@4600 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 121 kW@5800 222 Nm@4250 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,735 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,519 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,332 kg | 1,442 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 64 L | -11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 960 mm | -35 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 688 L | 419 L | 269 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,849 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
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 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 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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