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Hyundai Elantra (2011) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Hyundai Elantra Kia Optima  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
110 kW@6500
178 Nm@4700
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
127 kW@6000
245 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,529 mm 4,719 mm 0 mm
Width 1,775 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,435 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,225 kg 1,487 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 65 L -17 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 991 mm -990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,107 mm 1,100 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 955 mm -13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,392 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,339 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 841 mm 919 mm -78 mm
Total Legroom 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 419 L 385 L 34 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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