Toyota Matrix (2008) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2019) Specs

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2008 Toyota Matrix and 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2008	2019
Model	Toyota Matrix	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@4400 221 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	4-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	109.8 in	-7.4 in
Length	171.3 in	185.1 in	-13.8 in
Width	69.9 in	72.4 in	-2.5 in
Height	61.6 in	66.3 in	-4.7 in
Curb Weight	2756 lb.	3777 lb.	-1021 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.3 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.6 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	57.0 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	0.0 in	51.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	40.2 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	55.9 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.8 in	0.0 in	47.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	36.5 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.8 in	-33.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	47.8 in	-47.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.9 in	-27.9 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	104.6 in (over 3 rows)	-26.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.8 ft³	12.0 ft³	9.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	21.8	33.0 ft³	-11.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.2 ft³	65.7 ft³	-12.5 ft³

2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review

2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review

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