DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2012 Kia Optima vs 2015 Volkswagen Golf Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

VS
WINNER

Volkswagen Golf

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.

78.75–79.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

KiaMakeVolkswagen
OptimaModelGolf
2012Model year2015
SedanBody typeHatchback
5Seats4
4Doors2

Performance

—0–100 km/h6,4 s
0 km/hTop speed250 km/h
1998 ccEngine displacement1984 cc
278 HPPower230 HP
365 NmTorque350 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

PetrolFuel typePetrol
70 ltFuel tank50 lt
10,7 ltUrban consumption7,5 lt
—Extra-urban consumption5,1 lt
9 ltAverage consumption6,0 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears6
215/55 R17Tyre size—
YesABSYes

Dimensions

4845 mmLength4268 mm
1830 mmWidth1799 mm
1455 mmHeight1442 mm
1433 KgWeight1382 Kg
2795 mmWheelbase2631 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2012 Kia Optima and 2015 Volkswagen Golf approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Volkswagen Golf leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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