Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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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 | 3494 lb. | 4696 lb. | -1202 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg.