Kia Stinger (2018) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) Specs
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2018 Kia Stinger and 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications
Model Year |
2018 |
2014 |
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Model |
Kia Stinger |
Volkswagen Tiguan |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
114.4 in |
102.5 in |
11.9 in |
Length |
190.2 in |
174.5 in |
15.7 in |
Width |
73.6 in |
71.2 in |
2.4 in |
Height |
55.1 in |
65.6 in |
-10.5 in |
Curb Weight |
3611 lb. |
3393 lb. |
218 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
15.9 gal. |
16.8 gal. |
-0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.3 in |
39.1 in |
-0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.4 in |
56.2 in |
0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.5 in |
0.0 in |
55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.6 in |
40.1 in |
2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.0 in |
39.0 in |
-2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.8 in |
55.0 in |
-0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
56.1 in |
0.0 in |
56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
36.4 in |
35.8 in |
0.6 in |
Total Legroom |
79 in (over 2 rows) |
75.9 in (over 2 rows) |
3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
23.3 ft3 |
23.8 ft3 |
-0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
40.9 ft3 |
56.1 ft3 |
-15.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Stinger
2018 |
Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them.
I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim.
The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting.
In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better."
Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
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.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
2013 |
4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room.
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