Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan.