Model Year | 2015 | 2019 | |
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 Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.3 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 182.7 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.9 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 56.5 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3404 lb. | 2810 lb. | 594 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.2 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.3 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 35.7 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 40.8 ft3 |
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.
2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte.