Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 271 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 102.5 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 174.3 in | 9.6 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 71.2 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 66.3 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3631 lb. | 419 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.1 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 56.2 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.1 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 39.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.8 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.3 in | 35.8 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.9 | 23.0 ft3 | 4.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |