Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 121.2 in | -14.1 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 202.5 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 76.9 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.9 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 4621 lb. | -1442 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 63.0 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.6 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 64.7 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 83.0 ft3 | -68.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -126.2 ft3 |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |