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Kia Optima (2015) vs. Volkswagen Golf (2023) Specs

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2015 Kia Optima and 2023 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Model Year 2015 2023  
Model Kia Optima Volkswagen Golf  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
274 hp@6000
269 lb-ft@1650
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
241 hp@5000
273 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
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 57.9 in 57.6 in 0.3 in
Curb Weight 3468 lb. 3113 lb. 355 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 57.3 in 55.9 in 1.4 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

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