Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Veracruz | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 107.1 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 186.4 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 76.6 in | 71.1 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 58.3 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4266 lb. | 3287 lb. | 979 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 57.1 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.5 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.0 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.2 in | 56.3 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 54.7 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.0 ft3 | 14.8 | 25.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 72 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Veracruz Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |