Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
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 | 189.0 in | 191.6 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.2 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 3274 lb. | -117 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 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 | 15.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.