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2018 Kia Optima and 2012 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,460 kg | 1,591 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 909 mm | 51 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 826 mm | 78 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 187 L | 263 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 297 L | -281.1 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Eos
| 2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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