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2006 Kia Optima and 2012 Hyundai Veracruz Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in | -4.1 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 190.6 in | -4.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.6 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 68.9 in | -13.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 4266 lb. | -987 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 60.6 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.5 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 60.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 57.4 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.4 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 40.0 ft3 | -26.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 86.8 ft3 | -73.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz
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