Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@5800 167 lb-ft@4500 |
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 | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 102.5 in | 1 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 174.5 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 71.2 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 65.6 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 3404 lb. | -413 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.2 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 0.0 in | 49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.1 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 39.0 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 55.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 0.0 in | 46.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.8 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -42.2 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |