Ford Expedition (2009) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) Specs

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2009 Ford Expedition and 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Ford Expedition	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.0 in	102.5 in	16.5 in
Length	206.5 in	174.5 in	32 in
Width	78.8 in	71.2 in	7.6 in
Height	77.2 in	65.6 in	11.6 in
Curb Weight	5578 lb.	3591 lb.	1987 lb.
Fuel Capacity	28.0 gal.	16.8 gal.	11.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	56.2 in	7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	60.2 in	0.0 in	60.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.1 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.0 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.7 in	55.0 in	8.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.9 in	0.0 in	59.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	35.8 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.3 in	0.0 in	38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	51.9 in	0.0 in	51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.2 in	0.0 in	50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	37.7 in	0.0 in	37.7 in
Total Legroom	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	42 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.6 ft³	23.8 ft³	-5.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	55.0 ft³	23.8	31.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.3 ft³	56.1 ft³	52.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Ford Expedition.

2014 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

2014 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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