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2014 Kia Optima and 2013 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1650 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 350 Nm@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,573 kg | 1,563 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 960 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 993 mm | -112 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 436 L | 450 L | -14 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima
| 2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
| 2013 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 |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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