| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Toyota Prius c | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 100.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Length | 174.5 in | 157.3 in | 17.2 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 66.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 57.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 2496 lb. | 897 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 52.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.0 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 35.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 56.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Toyota Prius c.