Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) vs. Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2010) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications

Model Year	2009	2010
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	116.0 in	-13.5 in
Length	174.3 in	202.0 in	-27.7 in
Width	71.2 in	79.0 in	-7.8 in
Height	66.3 in	76.9 in	-10.6 in
Curb Weight	3631 lb.	5794 lb.	-2163 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	26.0 gal.	-9.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	41.1 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	65.3 in	-9.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	64.4 in	-64.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.3 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.2 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	65.2 in	-10.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	60.6 in	-60.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	39.0 in	-3.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.9 in	-37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.7 in	-61.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.1 in	-49.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	25.6 in	-25.6 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	105.9 in (over 3 rows)	-30 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	16.9 ft³	6.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.0 ft³	60.3 ft³	-37.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	108.9 ft³	-52.8 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

2010 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2010	4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

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