Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Kia Niro | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000 |
1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 109 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 106.3 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 171.5 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 71.1 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 60.8 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5135 lb. | 3100 lb. | 2035 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 56.0 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 55.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 37.4 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
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