Hyundai Veloster (2013) vs. Kia Optima (2012) Specs

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2013 Hyundai Veloster and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Hyundai Veloster	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	110.0 in	-5.7 in
Length	166.1 in	190.7 in	-24.6 in
Width	70.5 in	72.1 in	-1.6 in
Height	55.1 in	57.3 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	2888 lb.	3385 lb.	-497 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.0 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	57.2 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	54.7 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	45.5 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	37.6 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	55.7 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	54.5 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	34.7 in	-3 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	15.4 ft³	0.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.7 ft³	15.4 ft³	19.3 ft³

2013 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

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2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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