Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Kia Optima | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 110.4 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 191.1 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 73.2 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.7 in | 10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5135 lb. | 3486 lb. | 1649 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 58.1 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 45.5 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 35.6 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 55 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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