Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Genesis Coupe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 111.0 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 182.3 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 54.5 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3294 lb. | -152 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 56.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 44.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.6 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.8 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 49.2 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 30.3 in | 7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 7.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Again, this car is a perfect fit for my body. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good bolsters hold you in place during cornering + provide excellent long-distance support. Decent thigh support see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Great support. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable front seats. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It is small and crampy. A 6 ft person will not enjoy the backseat. It is good for kids and pre teens. However the boot (trunk) is quite small compared to a honda civi. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Little headroom see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats only kids. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
The rear seat is only good for children & midgets, but its a sports car & most rear seats give up head room in this category of car. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
tiny. kids only in the back pretty much. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
No human can sit in the backseat. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat room is horrble for a car this long, a RX-8 that is almost 10 inches shorter can easily fit people in the back better. Headroom is non-existent. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |