Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,719 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,410 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 2,137 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 85 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,006 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 988 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 886 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 909 L | -524 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 2,008 L | 11.6 |
2006 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |