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Hyundai Veracruz (2009) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2009 Hyundai Veracruz and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Hyundai Veracruz Kia Optima  
Engine 3.8L V6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6000
257 lb-ft@4500
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 2,804 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,841 mm 4,719 mm 0 mm
Width 1,946 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,750 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,935 kg 1,487 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 78 L 65 L 13 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,024 mm 991 mm -990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,539 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,461 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,100 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 955 mm -954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,529 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,458 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 975 mm 919 mm 56 mm
Headroom, Row 3 917 mm 0 mm 917 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,425 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,158 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 800 mm 0 mm 800 mm
Total Legroom 2,858 mm (over 3 rows) 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 184 L 385 L -201 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,133 L 13.6 -12.6 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,458 L 13.6 -11.6 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz

2009 Hyundai Veracruz Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats are nice and come standard with heated seats. see full Hyundai Veracruz review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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