Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,604 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,049 mm | 4,432 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,238 kg | 1,544 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 64 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 991 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 909 mm | -119 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 674 L | -249 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,410 L | 1,589 L | 0 L |
2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
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 |
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 |