Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 103.5 in | -1 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 171.3 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.9 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 66.7 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3591 lb. | 3527 lb. | 64 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.1 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.3 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.2 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |