Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mini Roadster | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 97.1 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 146.8 in | 27.5 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 66.3 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 54.5 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 2635 lb. | 798 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 50.3 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.7 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 0.0 in | 39 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 0.0 in | 35.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 8.5 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 47.6 ft3 |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2012 Mini Roadster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Over 6ft and I need to pull the seat up two notches. All the way back my toes touch the pedals. Yippee I fit in a small car!!! see full Mini Roadster review |