• Comparisons

VW Jetta vs Kia Optima

By Autolist Editorial | May 29 2019

2019 Volkswagen Jetta

2019 Kia Optima

Automotive Website Analyzed

76%

Really Good

You should buy it

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Our User's Take

What owners think

100%

Would Buy Again

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Cost of Ownership

2019 Volkswagen Jetta

2019 Kia Optima

Annual Fuel Costs
$1,897
15k miles at $3.541/gal
$2,131
15k miles at $3.41/gal
Fuel Economy
25 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
21 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
32 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway
30 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway

Safety

2019 Volkswagen Jetta

2019 Kia Optima

NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall
5 star
Overall
Safety Features
Available
Autonomous Braking
-
Autonomous Braking
Available
Blind-Spot Warnings
-
Blind-Spot Warnings
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Lane-Keep Assist
-
Lane-Keep Assist
Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
-
Cross-Traffic Alert

Interior

2019 Volkswagen Jetta

2019 Kia Optima

Interior Features
Available
Leather
-
Leather
Available
Moonroof
-
Moonroof
Available
Heated Seats
-
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry
-
Keyless Entry
Available
Climate Control
-
Climate Control
Technology
Standard
Apple Carplay
-
Apple Carplay
Standard
Android Auto
-
Android Auto
Available
Satellite Radio
-
Satellite Radio
Standard
Bluetooth
-
Bluetooth
Available
Navigation System
-
Navigation System

Under the Hood

2019 Volkswagen Jetta

2019 Kia Optima

Powertrain
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
Transmission
FWD
Drivetrain
FWD
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
147+ HP @ 5000 RPM
Horsepower
N/A
Horsepower
184+ lb-ft @ 1400 RPM
Torque
N/A
Torque
I4
Cylinders
N/A
Cylinders

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