Ford Explorer (2006) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) Specs

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2006 Ford Explorer and 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
Model	Ford Explorer	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950	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	113.7 in	102.5 in	11.2 in
Length	193.4 in	174.5 in	18.9 in
Width	73.7 in	71.2 in	2.5 in
Height	72.8 in	65.6 in	7.2 in
Curb Weight	4531 lb.	3591 lb.	940 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	16.8 gal.	5.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	56.2 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	0.0 in	55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	40.1 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	39.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	55.0 in	3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	35.8 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.4 in	0.0 in	37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.3 in	0.0 in	45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.9 in	0.0 in	34.9 in
Total Legroom	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	38.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	23.8 ft³	-10.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	23.8	20.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	56.1 ft³	27.6 ft³

2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer 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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