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2008 Kia Optima and 2019 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 121 kW@5800 222 Nm@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@5000 249 Nm@1500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,442 kg | 1,485 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 960 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 993 mm | -33 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 419 L | 450 L | -31 L |
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 2019 Volkswagen Passat
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