Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2018) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2018	2006
Model	Hyundai Santa Fe Sport	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	0 in
Length	185.0 in	185.8 in	-0.8 in
Width	74.0 in	71.5 in	2.5 in
Height	66.1 in	55.5 in	10.6 in
Curb Weight	3739 lb.	3279 lb.	460 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	17.2 gal.	0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.0 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	56.9 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	55.8 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.3 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.6 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	55.7 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.4 in	54.4 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	36.2 in	3.2 in
Total Legroom	80.7 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.4 ft³	13.6 ft³	21.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.5 ft³	13.6 ft³	57.9 ft³

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2006 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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