Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Ford Explorer	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000	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	112.6 in	102.5 in	10.1 in
Length	197.1 in	174.5 in	22.6 in
Width	78.9 in	71.2 in	7.7 in
Height	70.4 in	65.6 in	4.8 in
Curb Weight	4731 lb.	3591 lb.	1140 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	16.8 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.1 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.3 in	56.2 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.1 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	39.0 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	55.0 in	6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	35.8 in	4 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	37.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	23.8 ft³	-2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	23.8	20 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.7 ft³	56.1 ft³	24.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.

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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