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2008 Kia Optima and 2014 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 110.4 in | -3.3 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 191.6 in | -5.2 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 72.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3166 lb. | -24 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
| 2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
| 2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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