Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) vs. Honda Civic (2009) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2009 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Honda Civic
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	106.3 in	-3.8 in
Length	174.5 in	176.7 in	-2.2 in
Width	71.2 in	69.0 in	2.2 in
Height	65.6 in	56.5 in	9.1 in
Curb Weight	3404 lb.	2912 lb.	492 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.4 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	53.7 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.9 in	-51.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	42.2 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.4 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	52.4 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.0 in	-51 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	34.6 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	12.0 ft³	11.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	12.0 ft³	44.1 ft³

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review

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