Toyota Highlander (2006) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) Specs

vs.

◆

2006 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Toyota Highlander	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	102.5 in	4.4 in
Length	184.6 in	174.5 in	10.1 in
Width	71.9 in	71.2 in	0.7 in
Height	67.9 in	65.6 in	2.3 in
Curb Weight	3935 lb.	3591 lb.	344 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.1 gal.	16.8 gal.	2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	56.2 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.1 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.0 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	55.0 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.8 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	32.3 in	0.0 in	32.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	39.8 in	0.0 in	39.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.2 in	0.0 in	30.2 in
Total Legroom	107.3 in (over 3 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	31.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.5 ft³	23.8 ft³	-13.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	39.7 ft³	23.8	15.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.6 ft³	56.1 ft³	24.5 ft³

2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander 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

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs

See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.