Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 110.0 in | -8.5 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 190.7 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.1 in | -2 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 57.3 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3206 lb. | 22 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.2 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 45.5 in | -4.4 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 | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 34.7 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 51.5 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.