Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 186.4 in | -8.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.1 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.3 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3179 lb. | -478 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 43.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 56.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.7 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 37.8 in | -4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
2011 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 |
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 |