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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Golf.