Kia Soul (2012) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Kia Soul	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800	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 Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	102.5 in	-2.1 in
Length	162.2 in	174.3 in	-12.1 in
Width	70.3 in	71.2 in	-0.9 in
Height	63.4 in	66.3 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	2778 lb.	3433 lb.	-655 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	16.8 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	39.1 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.2 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	40.1 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	39.0 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	54.8 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	35.8 in	3.2 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	5.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	23.8 ft³	-0.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.7	23.0 ft³	0.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	56.1 ft³	-2.7 ft³

2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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