Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
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 | 3294 lb. | 2948 lb. | 346 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 2010 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.