Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@5500 217 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.9 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 186.1 in | -6.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 72.4 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 66.4 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4123 lb. | 3856 lb. | 267 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 57.0 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.5 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.2 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.9 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 53.5 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.6 in | -0.5 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 |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.9 in | -27.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -26 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.4 | 33.0 ft3 | -1.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 1.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan.