Kia Forte (2012) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2021) Specs

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2012 Kia Forte and 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Kia Forte	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@4400 221 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	109.8 in	-5.5 in
Length	170.9 in	185.1 in	-14.2 in
Width	69.9 in	72.4 in	-2.5 in
Height	57.5 in	66.3 in	-8.8 in
Curb Weight	2843 lb.	3777 lb.	-934 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	15.3 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	57.0 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	40.2 in	3.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	39.1 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	55.9 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	36.5 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.8 in	-33.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	47.8 in	-47.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.9 in	-27.9 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	104.6 in (over 3 rows)	-26.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.4 ft³	12.0 ft³	7.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	19.4	33.0 ft³	-13.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	0.0	65.7 ft³	-65.7

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review
2011	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review

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