Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Dart | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@6250 171 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 102.5 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 174.5 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 71.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.6 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3348 lb. | 3404 lb. | -56 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.2 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.1 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.0 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 35.8 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -43 ft3 |
2013 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Dart's generous size pays few dividends in its back seat, where legroom, though a bit more abundant than in the Focus, is in shorter supply than inside some other smaller, lighter competitors. The average adult will fit behind the average adult with a little room to spare. The seat itself isn't quite as comfortable as the higher, larger, better-shaped cushion in the Focus. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Seats are comfortable for long periods even in the base Aero. Various models have different headrest designs, some better and worse. Nice ergonomics, generally. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very large backseat for class. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
There is plenty enough room for me. My 6'5" friend is comfortable sitting in my Dart and says there is more leg and head room than his Corvette. I'd say this is a big plus for perspective buyers. see full Dodge Dart review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats in the Rallye package. see full Dodge Dart 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.