Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Kia Niro | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.3 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 171.5 in | 2.8 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 71.1 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 60.4 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3106 lb. | 327 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.0 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.7 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.2 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.4 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 19.4 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2018 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro.