2020 Kia Optima vs. 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
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2020 Kia Optima
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2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
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What is the main difference between Optima and Jetta GLI?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2020 Kia Optima is priced $3,055 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. Also, the 2020 Jetta GLI has a more powerful engine than the 2020 Optima. And finally, the Optima is slightly larger than the Jetta GLI. Among similarities are the body structure, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$23,190
$26,245
Engine
Engine
2.4 L/144
2.0 L/121
Horsepower
Horsepower
185 hp
228 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
24 - 25 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
32 - 35 MPG
32 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 - 29 MPG
28 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.2 in
70.8 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
185.2 in
Height
Height
57.7 in
56.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
105.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.1 ft2
91.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.8 in
38.5 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
41.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.1 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
37.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
37.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.4 in
54 in
Costs
2020 Kia Optima
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $2,400
$2,050
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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