Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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 | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 185.8 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 55.5 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 3279 lb. | 6 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.9 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.3 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.7 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.2 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 53.3 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 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 |