Nissan Pathfinder (2015) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) Specs

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2015 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Nissan Pathfinder	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.2 in	102.5 in	11.7 in
Length	197.2 in	174.5 in	22.7 in
Width	77.2 in	71.2 in	6 in
Height	69.6 in	65.6 in	4 in
Curb Weight	4149 lb.	3404 lb.	745 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	16.8 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.2 in	39.1 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.7 in	56.2 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.8 in	0.0 in	56.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.1 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.0 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	60.4 in	55.0 in	5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.7 in	35.8 in	5.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.1 in	0.0 in	57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.0 in	0.0 in	42 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.7 in	0.0 in	30.7 in
Total Legroom	114.7 in (over 3 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	38.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	23.8 ft³	-7.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.8 ft³	23.8	24 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	79.8 ft³	56.1 ft³	23.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder.

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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