Kia Optima (2008) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2015) Specs

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2008 Kia Optima and 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2008	2015
Model	Kia Optima	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,720 mm	2,540 mm	0 mm
Length	4,735 mm	4,277 mm	0 mm
Width	1,806 mm	1,808 mm	0 mm
Height	1,481 mm	1,486 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,491 kg	1,366 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	64 L	55 L	9 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,011 mm	1,001 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,450 mm	1,405 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,384 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,110 mm	1,049 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	965 mm	942 mm	23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,430 mm	1,245 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,389 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	960 mm	798 mm	162 mm
Total Legroom	2,070 mm (over 2 rows)	1,847 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	419 L	436 L	-17 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8	847 L	-832.2

2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review
2007	4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review

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