Model Year | 2009 | 2022 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 109.9 in | 9 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 186.1 in | 15.9 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 72.4 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 66.4 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3765 lb. | 622 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 57.0 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 54.5 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.2 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 55.9 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 53.5 in | 12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.6 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 33.8 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 47.8 in | 12.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 39.5 in | 10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 27.9 in | 6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 11.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 76.2 ft3 |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan.