Jeep Grand Cherokee (2012) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan specs.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications
Model Year |
2012 |
2013 |
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Model |
Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Volkswagen Tiguan |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
114.8 in |
102.5 in |
12.3 in |
Length |
189.8 in |
174.5 in |
15.3 in |
Width |
76.3 in |
71.2 in |
5.1 in |
Height |
69.4 in |
65.6 in |
3.8 in |
Curb Weight |
4470 lb. |
3393 lb. |
1077 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
24.6 gal. |
16.8 gal. |
7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
40.0 in |
39.1 in |
0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.6 in |
56.2 in |
2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
57.0 in |
0.0 in |
57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
40.3 in |
40.1 in |
0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
39.3 in |
39.0 in |
0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.0 in |
55.0 in |
3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
56.5 in |
0.0 in |
56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
38.6 in |
35.8 in |
2.8 in |
Total Legroom |
78.9 in (over 2 rows) |
75.9 in (over 2 rows) |
3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
36.3 ft3 |
23.8 ft3 |
12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
68.3 ft3 |
56.1 ft3 |
12.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2013 |
You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning.
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2011 |
4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable.
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 |
4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 |
4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 |
4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer.
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
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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