Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 102.5 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 174.5 in | 6.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 71.2 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 65.6 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 3404 lb. | -44 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.2 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.1 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.8 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 0.0 in | 30 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 23.8 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.