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Volkswagen New Beetle (2006) vs. Kia Optima (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2007 Kia Optima specs.

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2007 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2006 2007  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Kia Optima  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750		 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
161 hp@5800
163 lb-ft@4250		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.7 in 107.1 in -8.4 in
Length 161.1 in 186.4 in -25.3 in
Width 67.9 in 71.1 in -3.2 in
Height 59.0 in 58.3 in 0.7 in
Curb Weight 2965 lb. 3179 lb. -214 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 17.0 gal. -2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 39.8 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 57.1 in -4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.5 in -54.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 43.7 in -4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 38.0 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in 56.3 in -7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.7 in -54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 37.8 in -4.3 in
Total Legroom 72.9 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -8.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.0 ft3 14.8 ft3 -2.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 27.2 ft3 14.8 ft3 12.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Optima

2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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