Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,609 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,524 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,454 kg | 1,263 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 965 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 889 mm | -8 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 368 L | 68 L |
2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.
2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room, even for a full size adult. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 | 0 | I think the car is pretty comfortable for an average person. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I find it to be very comfortable. The back seat lacks leg room for three people to fit comfortably. If an adult is in the front then the person behind has little leg room. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fits four rugby players comfortably. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review |