Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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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 | 4696 lb. | 3494 lb. | 1202 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.