Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Insight | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 102.5 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 172.3 in | 174.5 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.2 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 65.6 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3393 lb. | -670 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.2 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.1 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.0 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 55.0 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 35.8 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.5 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -24.6 ft3 |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |