Saturn VUE (2009) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) Specs

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2009 Saturn VUE and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Saturn VUE	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.6 in	102.5 in	4.1 in
Length	180.1 in	174.5 in	5.6 in
Width	72.8 in	71.2 in	1.6 in
Height	67.0 in	65.6 in	1.4 in
Curb Weight	4325 lb.	3591 lb.	734 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	16.8 gal.	2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	39.1 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	56.2 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.6 in	0.0 in	52.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.1 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	55.0 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.9 in	0.0 in	52.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	35.8 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.5 ft³	23.8 ft³	2.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.3 ft³	56.1 ft³	-1.8 ft³

2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review
2008	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE 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

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