Kia Optima (2012) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2016) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Kia Optima	Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,794 mm	2,700 mm	0 mm
Length	4,844 mm	4,689 mm	0 mm
Width	1,831 mm	1,880 mm	0 mm
Height	1,455 mm	1,679 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,535 kg	1,619 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	66 L	4 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	1,006 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,453 mm	1,509 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,389 mm	1,440 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,156 mm	1,049 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	955 mm	993 mm	-38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,415 mm	1,481 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,384 mm	1,407 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	881 mm	1,001 mm	880 mm
Total Legroom	2,037 mm (over 2 rows)	2,050 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	436 L	1,002 L	435 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4	2,025 L	13.4

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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