Kia Optima (2013) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2013) Specs

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2013 Kia Optima and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Kia Optima	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	104.4 in	5.6 in
Length	190.7 in	182.2 in	8.5 in
Width	72.1 in	70.0 in	2.1 in
Height	57.3 in	57.2 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3496 lb.	3311 lb.	185 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.2 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	55.2 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.2 in	4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	53.6 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	38.1 in	-3.4 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	15.5 ft³	-0.1 ft³

2013 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

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