Hyundai Veracruz (2011) vs. Kia Optima (2016) Specs

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2011 Hyundai Veracruz and 2016 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2011	2016
Model	Hyundai Veracruz	Kia Optima
Engine	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	110.4 in	0 in
Length	190.6 in	191.1 in	-0.5 in
Width	76.6 in	73.2 in	3.4 in
Height	68.9 in	57.7 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	4266 lb.	3494 lb.	772 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.8 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.6 in	58.1 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.5 in	56.0 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	45.5 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	37.8 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	60.2 in	56.4 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.4 in	56.0 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	35.6 in	2.8 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)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	31.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.5 ft³	15.9 ft³	-9.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	40.0 ft³	15.9	24.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	86.8 ft³	15.9 ft³	70.9 ft³

2011 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

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