Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.3 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 171.3 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.1 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 57.1 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3404 lb. | 3031 lb. | 373 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.2 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.9 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 35.9 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.