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Kia Optima (2008) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2019) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Optima and 2019 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2008 Kia Optima and 2019 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2008 2019  
Model Kia Optima Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,720 mm 2,637 mm 0 mm
Length 4,735 mm 4,257 mm 0 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,798 mm 0 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,425 kg 1,303 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 50 L 14 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 975 mm -974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,110 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 968 mm -3 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 960 mm 904 mm 56 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 419 L 493 L -74 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.8 1,521 L 13.8

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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