Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 121.2 in | -11.2 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 202.5 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 76.9 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 68.9 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3237 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1257 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 63.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.6 in | 4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 64.7 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 36.3 in | -1.6 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 | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 83.0 ft3 | -67.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -125.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.