Model Year | 2019 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 106.3 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 185.8 in | -17.4 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 71.5 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 55.5 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 3279 lb. | -267 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.9 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 55.7 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 36.2 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -6.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle.
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 |