Volkswagen Tiguan (2016) vs. Kia Rio (2017) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2017 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year	2016	2017
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Kia Rio
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	101.2 in	1.3 in
Length	174.5 in	159.4 in	15.1 in
Width	71.2 in	67.7 in	3.5 in
Height	65.6 in	57.3 in	8.3 in
Curb Weight	3404 lb.	2729 lb.	675 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	11.4 gal.	5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.0 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	53.1 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.1 in	-52.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	43.8 in	-3.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.6 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	52.1 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.2 in	-51.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	31.1 in	4.7 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	15.0 ft³	8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	49.8 ft³	6.3 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan.

2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review

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