Model Year | 2023 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@6000 221 lb-ft@1900 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 106.3 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 186.1 in | 185.8 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.5 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 55.5 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3765 lb. | 3279 lb. | 486 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 56.9 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.8 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 43.3 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 54.4 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 36.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 47.8 in | 0.0 in | 47.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.5 in | 0.0 in | 39.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.9 in | 0.0 in | 27.9 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 25.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.0 ft3 | 13.6 | 19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 51.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan.
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |