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Hyundai Sonata (2015) vs. Kia Optima (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Hyundai Sonata and 2018 Kia Optima specs.

2015 Hyundai Sonata and 2018 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2015 2018  
Model Hyundai Sonata Kia Optima  
Engine 2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
159 hp@5500
154 lb-ft@4500
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 110.4 in 110.4 in 0 in
Length 191.1 in 191.1 in 0 in
Width 73.4 in 73.2 in 0.2 in
Height 58.1 in 57.7 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3508 lb. 3486 lb. 22 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.8 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 58.1 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 56.0 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 45.5 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.8 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 56.4 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.1 in 56.0 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 35.6 in 0 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 0 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 15.9 ft3 0.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

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