Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 179.1 in | 191.1 in | -12 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.2 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.7 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2923 lb. | 3494 lb. | -571 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.0 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 45.5 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 56.4 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.0 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 35.6 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.