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2012 Kia Optima and 2016 Hyundai Veloster Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Veloster | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 104.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 166.1 in | 24.6 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 55.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 2943 lb. | 442 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 43.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 52.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 31.7 in | 3 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | -19.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster
| 2016 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |
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