Kia Cadenza (2016) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Kia Cadenza and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan specs.
2016 Kia Cadenza and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications
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2016 |
2013 |
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| Model |
Kia Cadenza |
Volkswagen Tiguan |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
112.0 in |
102.5 in |
9.5 in |
| Length |
195.5 in |
174.5 in |
21 in |
| Width |
72.8 in |
71.2 in |
1.6 in |
| Height |
58.1 in |
65.6 in |
-7.5 in |
| Curb Weight |
3668 lb. |
3393 lb. |
275 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
16.8 gal. |
1.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.0 in |
39.1 in |
0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.3 in |
56.2 in |
2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.5 in |
0.0 in |
55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
45.5 in |
40.1 in |
5.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
39.0 in |
-1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.5 in |
55.0 in |
1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.7 in |
0.0 in |
54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
36.8 in |
35.8 in |
1 in |
| Total Legroom |
82.3 in (over 2 rows) |
75.9 in (over 2 rows) |
6.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
15.9 ft3 |
23.8 ft3 |
-7.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
15.9 ft3 |
56.1 ft3 |
-40.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Cadenza
| 2017 |
Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu.
Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown.
Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective.
The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's.
Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
| 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.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
| 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.
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