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2006 Kia Optima and 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,201 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,346 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 55 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 998 mm | -7 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 978 mm | -23 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 902 mm | 17 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 425 L | -40 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 1,303 L | 12.6 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
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