Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.5 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 174.5 in | 2.2 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 71.2 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 65.6 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2912 lb. | 3404 lb. | -492 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.2 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.1 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.8 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -44.1 ft3 |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic 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 |