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Subaru Impreza / WRX (2012) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year 2012 2013  
Model Subaru Impreza / WRX Volkswagen Tiguan  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.1 in 102.5 in 1.6 in
Length 173.8 in 174.5 in -0.7 in
Width 68.5 in 71.2 in -2.7 in
Height 57.6 in 65.6 in -8 in
Curb Weight 2911 lb. 3393 lb. -482 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.6 gal. 16.8 gal. -2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 39.1 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.6 in 56.2 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 0.0 in 53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 40.1 in 3.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 39.0 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.2 in 55.0 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.2 in 0.0 in 52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 35.8 in -0.4 in
Total Legroom 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.4 ft3 23.8 ft3 -1.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 49.7 ft3 56.1 ft3 -6.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX

2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
CVT AWD
I've driven between the SF Bay Area and San Diego several times with no comfort issues. As a point of comparison, I am comfortable with long drives in a 2002 Honda Civic and I would like to burn the seats in a 2010 Hyundai Tucson. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
I am 6'4" tall and this is one of the few compact cars I fit into easily with room to spare. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
The rear seats actually have enough space to comfortably fit full size adults or child car seats. The doors open wide making ingress and egress easy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Amongst small cars, this had quite comfortable rear seat room, which accommodated our car seat better than our previous Volkswagen Jetta. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Roomy inside, as well as pretty large greenhouse see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Seats only adjust two ways, and manual adjustments at that. They're adequate for short trips but uncomfortable if you have to sit for hours. I wish there was an option for multiple power adjustments with memory. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Coming from both an MX-5 and Buick Century the cabin of the WRX is very spacious. There is good room for driver and passenger. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I drove he car for a better part of 2 hours today. The seats were very comfortable all around in rush hour traffic on city and highway roads. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2011 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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