Volkswagen Passat (2016) vs. Kia Optima (2020) Specs

vs.

◆

2016 Volkswagen Passat and 2020 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2016	2020
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Kia Optima
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,804 mm	2,804 mm	0 mm
Length	4,867 mm	4,854 mm	0 mm
Width	1,834 mm	1,859 mm	0 mm
Height	1,486 mm	1,466 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,579 kg	1,614 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	70 L	0 L
Headroom, Row 1	973 mm	1,011 mm	972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,445 mm	1,476 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,422 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,077 mm	1,156 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	960 mm	960 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,448 mm	1,433 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,422 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	993 mm	904 mm	89 mm
Total Legroom	2,070 mm (over 2 rows)	2,060 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	450 L	450 L	0 L

2016 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat.

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.

See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.