Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 106.3 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 185.8 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 71.5 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 55.5 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5086 lb. | 3279 lb. | 1807 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -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 | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.2 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 57.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg.
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |