Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
MSRP$22,900 | MSRP$27,595 |
Listings158 | Listings466 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space22.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3062 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height57.8 in |
Length191.1 in | Length168.0 in |
Width73.2 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload959 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,900 | $27,595 |
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Summary | ||
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3062 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 168.0 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 959 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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