Kia Soul (2012) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2021) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Kia Soul	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@4400 221 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	109.8 in	-9.4 in
Length	162.2 in	185.1 in	-22.9 in
Width	70.3 in	72.4 in	-2.1 in
Height	63.4 in	66.3 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	2690 lb.	3777 lb.	-1087 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	15.3 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	39.6 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.0 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	40.2 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	39.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	55.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	36.5 in	2.5 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
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.9 in	-27.9 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	104.6 in (over 3 rows)	-23.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	12.0 ft³	11.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.7	33.0 ft³	-9.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	65.7 ft³	-12.3 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

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