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2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra | 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 Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
| Length | 177.4 in | 185.8 in | -8.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 55.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2747 lb. | 3279 lb. | -532 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 | 55.6 in | 56.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. 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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