Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 105.3 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 187.8 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.1 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 57.3 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3404 lb. | -11 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.3 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.9 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.5 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 33.7 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |