Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,842 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,573 kg | 1,672 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 66 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 958 mm | -957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 940 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 1,021 mm | 880 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 770 L | -334 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 1,591 L | 14.4 |
2014 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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