Toyota Venza (2009) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2011) Specs

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2009 Toyota Venza and 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Toyota Venza	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	102.5 in	6.8 in
Length	189.0 in	174.3 in	14.7 in
Width	75.0 in	71.2 in	3.8 in
Height	63.4 in	66.3 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	3870 lb.	3433 lb.	437 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	16.8 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	56.2 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.2 in	40.1 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.0 in	54.8 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	35.8 in	3.3 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	23.8 ft³	10.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.4	23.0 ft³	11.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.1 ft³	56.1 ft³	14 ft³

2009 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review
2009	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	can be reclined 14� see full Toyota Venza review

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