Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mini Countryman | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 102.2 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 161.7 in | 12.6 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.4 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 61.5 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3631 lb. | 3252 lb. | 379 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 52.8 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 52.1 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 33.8 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 12.2 | 10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 14.8 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 |
2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |