Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2011) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
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 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	126.6 in	102.5 in	24.1 in
Length	203.0 in	174.5 in	28.5 in
Width	77.1 in	71.2 in	5.9 in
Height	65.4 in	65.6 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	4949 lb.	3591 lb.	1358 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	16.8 gal.	4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.3 in	56.2 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.1 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.4 in	39.0 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	55.0 in	4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	35.8 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.2 in	0.0 in	37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	0.0 in	32.4 in
Total Legroom	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	32.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.2 ft³	23.8 ft³	-8.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.2 ft³	23.8	18.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.0 ft³	56.1 ft³	28.9 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.

2012 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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