Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 102.5 in | 12.1 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 174.5 in | 37.5 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 71.2 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 65.6 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 3591 lb. | 544 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 56.2 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.1 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 55.0 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.8 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -35.5 ft3 |
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The bench seats are all day comfortable. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Pretty good rear seat space, and it will fit six people. But the center passengers had better be small. Still, the bench seats are very handy. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
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 |