Chevrolet Uplander (2008) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Uplander and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Chevrolet Uplander	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	102.5 in	18.6 in
Length	204.4 in	174.5 in	29.9 in
Width	72.0 in	71.2 in	0.8 in
Height	72.1 in	65.6 in	6.5 in
Curb Weight	4470 lb.	3404 lb.	1066 lb.
Fuel Capacity	25.0 gal.	16.8 gal.	8.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.9 in	56.2 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	40.1 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	39.0 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.2 in	55.0 in	6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	61.6 in	0.0 in	61.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.9 in	35.8 in	3.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	48.6 in	0.0 in	48.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.3 in	0.0 in	48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	36.2 in	0.0 in	36.2 in
Total Legroom	115 in (over 3 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	39.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.9 ft³	23.8 ft³	3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	74.1 ft³	23.8	50.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	136.5 ft³	56.1 ft³	80.4 ft³

2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review

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

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