Kia Optima (2009) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited (2018) Specs

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2009 Kia Optima and 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Kia Optima	Volkswagen Tiguan Limited
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.1 in	102.5 in	4.6 in
Length	189.0 in	174.5 in	14.5 in
Width	71.1 in	71.2 in	-0.1 in
Height	58.3 in	67.1 in	-8.8 in
Curb Weight	3197 lb.	3448 lb.	-251 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	16.9 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	56.2 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	40.1 in	3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.0 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	55.0 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	35.8 in	2 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	5.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	23.8 ft³	-8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.0 ft³	56.1 ft³	-41.1 ft³

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