Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen ID4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
Electric 295 hp 339 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 108.9 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 180.5 in | 10.2 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 72.9 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 64.4 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 4782 lb. | -1314 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.4 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.1 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 46.7 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 37.6 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 30.3 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | -48.8 ft3 |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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