Model Year | 2014 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
Electric 201 hp 188 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 107.1 in | 14.1 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 174.0 in | 28.5 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 71.8 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 60.8 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 3721 lb. | 773 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 9.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.5 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 56.2 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 45.4 in | -45.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.4 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.8 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 27.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 22.8 | 60.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | 76.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Niro.