Kia Optima (2012) vs. Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2011) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Specifications

Model Year	2012	2011
Model	Kia Optima	Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	111.0 in	-1 in
Length	190.7 in	182.3 in	8.4 in
Width	72.1 in	73.4 in	-1.3 in
Height	57.3 in	54.5 in	2.8 in
Curb Weight	3385 lb.	3397 lb.	-12 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.2 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.2 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	56.7 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	56.0 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	44.1 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	34.6 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	52.8 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	49.2 in	5.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	30.3 in	4.4 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	74.4 in (over 2 rows)	5.8 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	10.0 ft³	5.4 ft³

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

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2011 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

2011 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

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