Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Cadillac CTS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 113.4 in | -10.9 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 191.6 in | -17.3 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 72.6 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 59.1 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 4031 lb. | -598 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.4 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 56.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 35.9 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 25.0 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 25.0 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The optional Recaro seats are a must despite their $3,400 price, as they provide power-adjustable side bolsters that provide far better lateral support than the standard seats. But the Recaro seats aren't very comfortable, with overly firm bulges here and there. Though the lumbar support can be power-adjusted vertically as well as in-and-out, I couldn't find any position where it was comfortable and ended up adjusting it for minimum intrusiveness. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2011 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Hard to get in and out of. not much head room. The material is nice. see full Cadillac CTS review |