Kia Optima (2009) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2019) Specs

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2009 Kia Optima and 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2009	2019
Model	Kia Optima	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@4400 221 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.1 in	109.8 in	-2.7 in
Length	189.0 in	185.1 in	3.9 in
Width	71.1 in	72.4 in	-1.3 in
Height	58.3 in	66.3 in	-8 in
Curb Weight	3197 lb.	3858 lb.	-661 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	15.3 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	57.0 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	40.2 in	3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.1 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	55.9 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.5 in	1.3 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	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	104.6 in (over 3 rows)	-23.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.0	33.0 ft³	-18
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.0 ft³	65.7 ft³	-50.7 ft³

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