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Kia Optima (2018) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2018) Specs

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2018 Kia Optima and 2018 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2018 2018  
Model Kia Optima Volkswagen Passat  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
183 kW@6000
353 Nm@1350
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6200
350 Nm@2500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,804 mm 2,804 mm 0 mm
Length 4,854 mm 4,867 mm 0 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,834 mm 0 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,585 kg 1,620 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 70 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 973 mm -972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,476 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,422 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,156 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 960 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,433 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 904 mm 993 mm -89 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 450 L 450 L 0 L

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