Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 117.3 in | -7.3 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 198.3 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 78.3 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 69.7 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 4336 lb. | -868 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 61.5 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.5 in | 4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.4 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 60.8 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 58.0 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 37.6 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | -32.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 55.5 ft3 | -40.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -81.4 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 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.