Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@4400 221 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 4,702 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,923 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,190 kg | 1,750 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 58 L | 37 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 927 mm | -8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 859 mm | 86 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 709 mm | 114 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,657 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 340 L | 93 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 934 L | -933 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 1,860 L | 1 L |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.