Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Veracruz | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 110.4 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 190.6 in | -4.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 76.6 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.9 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 4266 lb. | -979 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 60.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.5 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.9 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 60.2 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.4 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.4 in | -0.6 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 | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 40.0 ft3 | -25.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 86.8 ft3 | -72 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 |
2009 Hyundai Veracruz Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are nice and come standard with heated seats. see full Hyundai Veracruz review |