Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.