Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.0 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 190.7 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.1 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3206 lb. | -483 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.7 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 45.5 in | -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 | 54.5 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 34.7 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.