Kia Optima (2014) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) Specs

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2014 Kia Optima and 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	Kia Optima	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	102.5 in	7.5 in
Length	190.7 in	174.5 in	16.2 in
Width	72.1 in	71.2 in	0.9 in
Height	57.9 in	65.6 in	-7.7 in
Curb Weight	3237 lb.	3393 lb.	-156 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	16.8 gal.	1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	56.2 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	40.1 in	5.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.0 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	55.0 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	35.8 in	-1.1 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	23.8 ft³	-8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	56.1 ft³	-40.7 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima

2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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