Model Year | 2020 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Niro | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 171.5 in | 191.6 in | -20.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.2 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 60.8 in | 58.5 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3854 lb. | 3274 lb. | 580 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.0 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 47.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Niro.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Passat.