Kia Rio (2016) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2021) Specs

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2016 Kia Rio and 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2016	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	159.4 in	185.1 in	-25.7 in
Width	67.7 in	72.4 in	-4.7 in
Height	57.3 in	66.3 in	-9 in
Curb Weight	2729 lb.	3777 lb.	-1048 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	49.8 ft³	65.7 ft³	-15.9 ft³

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

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