Kia Sorento (2012) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) Specs

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2012 Kia Sorento and 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Kia Sorento	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	102.5 in	3.8 in
Length	183.9 in	174.5 in	9.4 in
Width	74.2 in	71.2 in	3 in
Height	67.3 in	65.6 in	1.7 in
Curb Weight	3781 lb.	3404 lb.	377 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	16.8 gal.	3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.1 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	56.2 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	0.0 in	56.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.1 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	39.0 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	55.0 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	35.8 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.7 in	0.0 in	36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	44.4 in	0.0 in	44.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.3 in	0.0 in	31.3 in
Total Legroom	110.2 in (over 3 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	34.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.1 ft³	23.8 ft³	-14.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.0 ft³	23.8	13.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.5 ft³	56.1 ft³	16.4 ft³

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review

2015 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

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