Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 102.5 in | 10 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 174.5 in | 14.3 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 71.2 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 65.6 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4060 lb. | 3591 lb. | 469 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 0.0 in | 51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.1 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.0 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 35.8 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent 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 |