| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Spectra | Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 110.4 in | -7.6 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 190.6 in | -19.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 76.6 in | -8.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 68.9 in | -11 in |
| Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 4266 lb. | -1422 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 60.6 in | -5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 57.5 in | -5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 60.2 in | -6.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.4 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.4 in | -3 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 | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 40.0 ft3 | -21.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 86.8 ft3 | -34 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Kia Spectra.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz.