Nissan Altima (2012) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Nissan Altima and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan specs.
2012 Nissan Altima and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications
Model Year |
2012 |
2013 |
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Model |
Nissan Altima |
Volkswagen Tiguan |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
109.3 in |
102.5 in |
6.8 in |
Length |
190.7 in |
174.5 in |
16.2 in |
Width |
70.7 in |
71.2 in |
-0.5 in |
Height |
57.9 in |
65.6 in |
-7.7 in |
Curb Weight |
3180 lb. |
3393 lb. |
-213 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
20.0 gal. |
16.8 gal. |
3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
40.6 in |
39.1 in |
1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.7 in |
56.2 in |
-0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
56.8 in |
0.0 in |
56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
44.1 in |
40.1 in |
4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
36.8 in |
39.0 in |
-2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.5 in |
55.0 in |
0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
52.5 in |
0.0 in |
52.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
35.8 in |
35.8 in |
0 in |
Total Legroom |
79.9 in (over 2 rows) |
75.9 in (over 2 rows) |
4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
15.3 ft3 |
23.8 ft3 |
-8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
15.3 ft3 |
56.1 ft3 |
-40.8 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
2013 |
I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima.
Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's.
see full Nissan Altima review |
2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride.
see full Nissan Altima review |
2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain.
see full Nissan Altima review |
2012 |
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room.
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2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car.
see full Nissan Altima review |
2012 |
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable.
see full Nissan Altima 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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