Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) vs. Kia Niro (2019) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2019 Kia Niro Specifications

Model Year	2009	2019
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Kia Niro
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	1-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
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.	3854 lb.	-421 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

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