Volkswagen Passat (2022) vs. Kia Optima (2009) Specs

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2022 Volkswagen Passat and 2009 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2022	2009
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 206 lb-ft@1700	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	107.1 in	3.3 in
Length	193.6 in	189.0 in	4.6 in
Width	72.2 in	71.1 in	1.1 in
Height	58.0 in	58.3 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	3369 lb.	3197 lb.	172 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	16.4 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.8 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	57.1 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	54.5 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	43.7 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.0 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	56.3 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.8 in	54.7 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.8 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	15.0 ft³	0.9 ft³

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