Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
MSRP$22,900 | MSRP$29,880 |
Average price$14,308 | Average price$25,561 |
Listings237 | Listings444 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryWith its updated engine, revised suspension, and tech-forward interior, the latest iteration of Volkswagen’s legendary GTI looks ready to do battle with the Hyundai Veloster N as well as the Honda Civic Si and Subaru WRX. With regards to performance, the GTI is a new vehicle that leaves almost nothing to be desired. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3113 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height57.6 in |
Length191.1 in | Length168.8 in |
Width73.2 in | Width70.4 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,900 | $29,880 |
Average price | $14,308 | $25,561 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | With its updated engine, revised suspension, and tech-forward interior, the latest iteration of Volkswagen’s legendary GTI looks ready to do battle with the Hyundai Veloster N as well as the Honda Civic Si and Subaru WRX. With regards to performance, the GTI is a new vehicle that leaves almost nothing to be desired. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3113 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 168.8 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.4 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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