| Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 0 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 190.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 76.6 in | -3.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 68.9 in | -11.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 4266 lb. | -772 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 60.6 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.9 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 60.2 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.4 in | -2.8 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 | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 40.0 ft3 | -24.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 86.8 ft3 | -70.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.
| 2010 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 |