Model Year | 2015 | 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 | 110.0 in | 111.9 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 191.6 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 73.7 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.9 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 3686 lb. | -218 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 | 57.3 in | 56.5 in | 0.8 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 | 56.2 ft3 | -40.8 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 2021 Volkswagen Arteon.