Volkswagen Touareg (2009) vs. Kia Optima (2013) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Touareg and 2013 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Volkswagen Touareg	Kia Optima
Engine	4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
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	110.0 in	2.4 in
Length	187.2 in	190.7 in	-3.5 in
Width	75.9 in	72.1 in	3.8 in
Height	68.0 in	57.3 in	10.7 in
Curb Weight	5300 lb.	3385 lb.	1915 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	18.5 gal.	7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.0 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	57.2 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	45.5 in	-4.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.6 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.4 in	55.7 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	34.7 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.0 ft³	15.4 ft³	15.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.0 ft³	15.4 ft³	55.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.

2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima.

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