Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) vs. Kia Optima (2012) Specs

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2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2021	2012
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	110.0 in	-6.2 in
Length	167.6 in	190.7 in	-23.1 in
Width	70.8 in	72.1 in	-1.3 in
Height	58.2 in	57.3 in	0.9 in
Curb Weight	3256 lb.	3385 lb.	-129 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.0 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	57.2 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	45.5 in	-4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	55.7 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	34.7 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	15.4 ft³	2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.7 ft³	15.4 ft³	38.3 ft³

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2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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