Kia Rio (2012) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2021) Specs

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2012 Kia Rio and 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Kia Rio	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@4400 221 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	109.8 in	-8.6 in
Length	159.3 in	185.1 in	-25.8 in
Width	67.7 in	72.4 in	-4.7 in
Height	57.3 in	66.3 in	-9 in
Curb Weight	2483 lb.	3777 lb.	-1294 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.4 gal.	15.3 gal.	-3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.1 in	57.0 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.1 in	0.0 in	52.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	40.2 in	3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.1 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.1 in	55.9 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.2 in	0.0 in	51.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.1 in	36.5 in	-5.4 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	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	104.6 in (over 3 rows)	-29.7 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	49.6 ft³	65.7 ft³	-16.1 ft³

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