Honda Pilot (2008) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) Specs

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2008 Honda Pilot and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Honda Pilot	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	102.5 in	3.8 in
Length	188.0 in	174.3 in	13.7 in
Width	77.5 in	71.2 in	6.3 in
Height	70.1 in	66.3 in	3.8 in
Curb Weight	4453 lb.	3631 lb.	822 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.4 gal.	16.8 gal.	3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.9 in	39.1 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.6 in	56.2 in	5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.5 in	0.0 in	57.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.1 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	39.0 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.4 in	54.8 in	6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.6 in	0.0 in	56.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	35.8 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.6 in	0.0 in	38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	59.7 in	0.0 in	59.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	49.0 in	0.0 in	49 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.2 in	0.0 in	30.2 in
Total Legroom	109 in (over 3 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	23.8 ft³	-7.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.6 ft³	23.0 ft³	24.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.6 ft³	56.1 ft³	31.5 ft³

2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review

2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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