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Kia Optima (2020) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Kia Optima and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2020 Kia Optima and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2020 2012  
Model Kia Optima Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1350
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 104.4 in 6 in
Length 191.1 in 182.2 in 8.9 in
Width 73.2 in 70.0 in 3.2 in
Height 57.7 in 57.2 in 0.5 in
Curb Weight 3558 lb. 3157 lb. 401 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.2 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.1 in 55.2 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.0 in 0.0 in 56 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 41.2 in 4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.1 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 53.6 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 0.0 in 56 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 38.1 in -2.5 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 15.5 ft3 0.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 
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