Kia Optima (2012) vs. Volkswagen Golf (2023) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2023 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
Model	Kia Optima	Volkswagen Golf
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5900 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	103.6 in	6.4 in
Length	190.7 in	168.8 in	21.9 in
Width	72.1 in	70.4 in	1.7 in
Height	57.3 in	57.6 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	3385 lb.	3481 lb.	-96 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.5 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	55.9 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	53.4 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.2 in	4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.1 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	53.9 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	46.3 in	8.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	35.0 in	-0.3 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	19.9 ft³	-4.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	34.5 ft³	-19.1 ft³

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

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