Kia Optima (2011) vs. Volkswagen Arteon (2019) Specs

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2011 Kia Optima and 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Specifications

Model Year	2011	2019
Model	Kia Optima	Volkswagen Arteon
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	111.9 in	-1.9 in
Length	190.7 in	191.4 in	-0.7 in
Width	72.1 in	73.7 in	-1.6 in
Height	57.3 in	56.5 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	3385 lb.	3655 lb.	-270 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.4 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	37.7 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	56.5 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.2 in	4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.0 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	54.7 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	40.2 in	-5.5 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	27.2 ft³	-11.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	55.0 ft³	-39.6 ft³

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