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2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6000 184 Nm@4600 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6000 245 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,506 mm | 4,719 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,246 kg | 1,487 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 65 L | -12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 955 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 919 mm | -30 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 402 L | 385 L | 17 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra 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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