Model Year | 2015 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 105.7 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 185.1 in | 5.6 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 70.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.4 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 3225 lb. | 243 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.1 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.0 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 37.4 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta.