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Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 185.8 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.5 in | -1 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 55.5 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 3279 lb. | 229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 55.7 in | -14.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 36.2 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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 |