Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) vs. Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2015) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications

Model Year	2015	2015
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 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100
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	174.5 in	204.0 in	-29.5 in
Width	71.2 in	80.5 in	-9.3 in
Height	65.6 in	74.4 in	-8.8 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	5683 lb.	-2092 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	26.0 gal.	-9.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	42.8 in	-3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	64.8 in	-8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	60.8 in	-60.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	45.3 in	-5.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.7 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	65.1 in	-10.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	60.3 in	-60.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	39.0 in	-3.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	62.6 in	-62.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.3 in	-49.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	24.8 in	-24.8 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	109.1 in (over 3 rows)	-33.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	15.3 ft³	8.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	51.6 ft³	-27.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	94.7 ft³	-38.6 ft³

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

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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

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