Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 100.0 in | 10.4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 168.4 in | 22.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.2 in | 2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.5 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3219 lb. | 3012 lb. | 207 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.3 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.3 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 49.0 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 31.4 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 8.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.
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