Kia Optima (2009) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2020) Specs

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2009 Kia Optima and 2020 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2009	2020
Model	Kia Optima	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.1 in	110.4 in	-3.3 in
Length	189.0 in	193.6 in	-4.6 in
Width	71.1 in	72.2 in	-1.1 in
Height	58.3 in	58.0 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3197 lb.	3325 lb.	-128 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

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