Honda Ridgeline (2009) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) Specs

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2009 Honda Ridgeline and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Honda Ridgeline	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300	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 SUT	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	122.0 in	102.5 in	19.5 in
Length	206.8 in	174.5 in	32.3 in
Width	76.3 in	71.2 in	5.1 in
Height	70.3 in	65.6 in	4.7 in
Curb Weight	4503 lb.	3591 lb.	912 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	16.8 gal.	5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.1 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	56.2 in	7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.1 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.6 in	55.0 in	7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.2 in	0.0 in	57.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.8 in	0.6 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	0.0	23.8 ft³	-23.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	0.0	56.1 ft³	-56.1

2009 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The interior is the Ridgelines stronges point. Comfortable front and back and a feeling a space. The lack of transmission tunnel and column mounted shifter in particular make the front cabin roomy. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of room and comfort for 5 passengers. Easy to put seats up or down, depending on hauling needs. Rear seat access is easy via the full-size rear passenger doors. Ventilation is good with the rear-vents between the front seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Very good leg room and back of seat angled properly see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of comfortable seat with the split bench. Can fit a car seat on the smaller right side and still have room for two adults with reasonable leg room. Both sides of the split bench can be easily flipped up for increased storage or down for seating. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The rear seat is very spacious and relatively comfortable. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Rear seats are as comfortable as any vehicle I have been in. see full Honda Ridgeline 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

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