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Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) vs. Kia Niro (2019) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2019 Kia Niro specs.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2019 Kia Niro Specifications

Model Year 2012 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 174.5 in 171.5 in 3 in
Width 71.2 in 71.1 in 0.1 in
Height 65.6 in 60.4 in 5.2 in
Curb Weight 3404 lb. 3854 lb. -450 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 55.0 in 55.2 in -0.2 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, Maximum 56.1 ft3 54.5 ft3 1.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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