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2009 Hyundai Veracruz and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Veracruz | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 348 Nm@4500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 138 kW@6000 248 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,841 mm | 4,735 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,946 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,935 kg | 1,491 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 64 L | 14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,539 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,529 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 960 mm | 15 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) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 184 L | 419 L | -235 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,133 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,458 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz
| 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 |
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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