Kia Optima (2016) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2013) Specs

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2016 Kia Optima and 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year	2016	2013
Model	Kia Optima	Volkswagen Touareg
Engine	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500	supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	113.9 in	-3.5 in
Length	191.1 in	188.8 in	2.3 in
Width	73.2 in	76.4 in	-3.2 in
Height	57.7 in	68.2 in	-10.5 in
Curb Weight	3496 lb.	5135 lb.	-1639 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	22.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	59.8 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.4 in	4.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.9 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	56.7 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	34.9 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	4.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	32.1 ft³	-16.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	70.9 ft³	-55 ft³

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2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review

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