Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 100.0 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 168.4 in | 20.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.2 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3197 lb. | 3012 lb. | 185 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.9 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 | 15.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
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 2019 Volkswagen Beetle.