Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 110.4 in | 2 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 191.1 in | -3.9 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 73.2 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 57.7 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5300 lb. | 3494 lb. | 1806 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 58.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 45.5 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.4 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 55.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Optima.