Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen CC | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,425 kg | 1,510 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 930 mm | 35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 947 mm | 13 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 374 L | 45 L |
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 |
2013 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review |
2013 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review |