Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) vs. Kia Carnival (2023) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2023 Kia Carnival Specifications

Model Year	2014	2023
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Kia Carnival
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	121.7 in	-19.2 in
Length	174.5 in	203.0 in	-28.5 in
Width	71.2 in	78.5 in	-7.3 in
Height	65.6 in	68.5 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	4376 lb.	-983 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	19.0 gal.	-2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.9 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	64.2 in	-8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.8 in	-59.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.1 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.5 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	63.2 in	-8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	66.4 in	-66.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	40.5 in	-4.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.6 in	-38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	59.5 in	-59.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.4 in	-50.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.6 in	-35.6 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	117.2 in (over 3 rows)	-41.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	40.2 ft³	-16.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	86.9 ft³	-63.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	145.1 ft³	-89 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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