Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen CC | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.9 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 174.8 in | 14.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 64.4 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3854 lb. | 3585 lb. | 269 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.7 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.9 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -41.6 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review |
2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |