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2012 Hyundai Veloster and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.1 in | -2.8 in |
| Length | 166.1 in | 186.4 in | -20.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2657 lb. | 3179 lb. | -522 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 38.0 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 56.3 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.7 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 37.8 in | -6.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
| 2012 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Okay, adults won't want to spend a long road trip in the back seat of a Veloster. But given the car's sleek styling and tidy exterior dimensions, there's a surprising amount of room back there. Not only is the third door justified, but a fourth portal would also be welcome. As is, whoever sits in the left rear seat has no easy way to get to it. Between the lack of a fourth door and the presence of a low console where a fifth person might otherwise sit, it's as if they want people who regularly tote kids to get an Elantra GT. Which, sadly, isn't offered with a 201-horsepower engine. see full Hyundai Veloster review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 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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