Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,507 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 4,092 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,450 kg | 1,345 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 55 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 932 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 851 mm | 109 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 340 L | 85 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 770 L | -755 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.