Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Kia Sorento | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.7 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 179.8 in | -5.3 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 73.3 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 68.1 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 4112 lb. | -719 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 58.9 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.6 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 58.4 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.1 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -10.3 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |