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Kia Optima (2019) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2008) Specs

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2019 Kia Optima and 2008 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2019 2008  
Model Kia Optima Volkswagen Passat  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1350
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 106.7 in 3.7 in
Length 191.1 in 188.2 in 2.9 in
Width 73.2 in 71.7 in 1.5 in
Height 57.7 in 58.0 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 3558 lb. 3576 lb. -18 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.4 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.1 in 55.7 in 2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.0 in 0.0 in 56 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 41.4 in 4.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.8 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 54.6 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 0.0 in 56 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 37.7 in -2.1 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 2 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 14.2 ft3 1.7 ft3

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2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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