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Kia Optima (2020) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) Specs

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2020 Kia Optima and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2020 2021  
Model Kia Optima Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1350
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
228 hp@4700
258 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,804 mm 2,637 mm 0 mm
Length 4,854 mm 4,257 mm 0 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,798 mm 0 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,614 kg 1,477 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 50 L 20 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 975 mm -974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,476 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,422 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,156 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 968 mm -8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,433 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 904 mm 904 mm 0 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 450 L 493 L -43 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.9 1,521 L 14.9

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