Hyundai Palisade (2021) vs. Kia Optima (2020) Specs

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2021 Hyundai Palisade and 2020 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2021	2020
Model	Hyundai Palisade	Kia Optima
Engine	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.2 in	110.4 in	3.8 in
Length	196.1 in	191.1 in	5 in
Width	77.8 in	73.2 in	4.6 in
Height	68.9 in	57.7 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	4127 lb.	3558 lb.	569 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.8 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.2 in	58.1 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.1 in	56.0 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	45.5 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	37.8 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	60.8 in	56.4 in	4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.7 in	56.0 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.4 in	35.6 in	6.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.2 in	0.0 in	55.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	43.7 in	0.0 in	43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.4 in	0.0 in	31.4 in
Total Legroom	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	36.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	15.9 ft³	2.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	45.8 ft³	15.9	29.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	86.4 ft³	15.9 ft³	70.5 ft³

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