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Hyundai Sonata (2011) vs. Kia Optima (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2018 Kia Optima specs.

2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2018 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2018  
Model Hyundai Sonata Kia Optima  
Engine 2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6000
154 lb-ft@4250
2.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
154 hp@6000
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 110.4 in -0.4 in
Length 189.8 in 191.1 in -1.3 in
Width 72.2 in 73.2 in -1 in
Height 57.9 in 57.7 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 3457 lb. 3486 lb. -29 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.8 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 58.1 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 56.0 in -0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 45.5 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.8 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.7 in 56.4 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.9 in 56.0 in -1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 35.6 in -1 in
Total Legroom 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -1 in
Cargo Volume 16.4 ft3 15.9 ft3 0.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

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