Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.5 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 174.5 in | 7.6 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 71.2 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 65.6 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3076 lb. | 3404 lb. | -328 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.2 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.1 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.0 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.0 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 35.8 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -41 ft3 |
2017 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Sentra.
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 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 |