Hyundai Elantra (2019) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

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2019 Hyundai Elantra and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2019	2008
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	107.1 in	-0.8 in
Length	181.9 in	186.4 in	-4.5 in
Width	70.9 in	71.1 in	-0.2 in
Height	56.5 in	58.3 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	3131 lb.	3287 lb.	-156 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	17.0 gal.	-3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.8 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	57.1 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	54.5 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.7 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	38.0 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	56.3 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.9 in	54.7 in	-2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	37.8 in	-2.1 in
Total Legroom	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.6 in
Cargo Volume	14.4 ft³	14.8 ft³	-0.4 ft³

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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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