Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 100.0 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 168.4 in | 18 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.2 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3012 lb. | 130 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.3 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 49.0 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 31.4 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 8.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
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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