Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 103.5 in | 10.4 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 171.3 in | 17.5 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 70.9 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 66.7 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3527 lb. | 1184 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 56.7 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 37.2 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 4.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Sportage.