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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.