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2011 Kia Optima and 2009 Volkswagen Routan Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Routan | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,454 kg | 1,966 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 78 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 996 mm | -41 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 922 mm | -41 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 915 L | -479 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 2,350 L | 13.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 3,993 L | 12.4 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
| 2009 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 |
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