Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 90.6 in | 11.9 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 139.6 in | 34.7 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 64.1 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 59.8 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 2583 lb. | 850 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 49.4 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 47.9 in | -47.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.6 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 46.4 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.6 in | -42.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 31.7 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 9.5 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 26 ft3 |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2015 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |