Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.5 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 174.5 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.2 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 65.6 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4165 lb. | 3591 lb. | 574 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.2 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.1 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.0 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 0.0 in | 46.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.8 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
2010 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra 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 |