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

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2009 Ford Fusion and 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Ford Fusion	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	102.5 in	4.9 in
Length	190.2 in	174.5 in	15.7 in
Width	72.2 in	71.2 in	1 in
Height	57.2 in	65.6 in	-8.4 in
Curb Weight	3430 lb.	3591 lb.	-161 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	16.8 gal.	0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.1 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	56.2 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.1 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	55.0 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	0.0 in	53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	35.8 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.8 ft³	23.8 ft³	-8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.8 ft³	56.1 ft³	-40.3 ft³

2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2010	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review

2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review

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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