Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@4400 221 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,823 mm | 4,702 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,816 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,996 kg | 1,750 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 91 L | 58 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,006 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 993 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 836 mm | 927 mm | -91 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 871 mm | 859 mm | 12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,466 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 744 mm | 709 mm | 35 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,657 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 255 L | 340 L | -85 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,311 L | 934 L | -933 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,515 L | 1,860 L | 1 L |
2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan.