Chevrolet Traverse (2014) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) Specs

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse and 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2014	2015
Model	Chevrolet Traverse	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	102.5 in	16.4 in
Length	203.7 in	174.5 in	29.2 in
Width	78.5 in	71.2 in	7.3 in
Height	69.9 in	65.6 in	4.3 in
Curb Weight	4844 lb.	3591 lb.	1253 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	16.8 gal.	5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.1 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	56.2 in	5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.0 in	0.0 in	58 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.1 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.0 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	55.0 in	6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	35.8 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.3 in	0.0 in	48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.4 ft³	23.8 ft³	0.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	70.3 ft³	23.8	46.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	116.3 ft³	56.1 ft³	60.2 ft³

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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