| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Kia Optima and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 121 kW@5800 222 Nm@4250 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 125 kW@5700 240 Nm@4250 |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,442 kg | 1,490 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 55 L | 9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 968 mm | -3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 902 mm | 58 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 929 L | -510 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 1,894 L | 13.8 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 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 Jetta SportWagen
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
| 2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.
