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2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| 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 | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,735 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,442 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 64 L | -16 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 965 mm | -23 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 841 mm | 960 mm | -119 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 419 L | 419 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 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 |
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