Kia Sorento (2006) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2011) Specs

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2006 Kia Sorento and 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Kia Sorento	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@5500 217 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.7 in	102.5 in	4.2 in
Length	179.8 in	174.3 in	5.5 in
Width	73.3 in	71.2 in	2.1 in
Height	68.1 in	66.3 in	1.8 in
Curb Weight	4112 lb.	3631 lb.	481 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	16.8 gal.	4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.1 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.9 in	56.2 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	0.0 in	55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	40.1 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	39.0 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.4 in	54.8 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.0 in	0.0 in	58 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	35.8 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.4 ft³	23.8 ft³	7.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	31.4	23.0 ft³	8.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.4 ft³	56.1 ft³	10.3 ft³

2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review
2005	4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review
2005	4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review

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