Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 239 kW@5400 454 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,946 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,427 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,808 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,647 kg | 2,628 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 98 L | -34 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,044 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,427 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,636 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 996 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,539 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 991 mm | -82 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,567 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,247 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 650 mm | -650 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 479 L | 195 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 651 L | 1,708 L | 650 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,589 L | 3,084 L | -2 L |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2011 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 |