Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mini Countryman | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@4400 221 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 102.2 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 185.1 in | 161.7 in | 23.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.4 in | 2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 61.5 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3858 lb. | 3252 lb. | 606 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 52.8 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.5 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.1 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.8 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 47.8 in | 0.0 in | 47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.9 in | 0.0 in | 27.9 in |
Total Legroom | 104.6 in (over 3 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.0 ft3 | 12.2 | 20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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 |