Volkswagen Tiguan (2010) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2012) Specs

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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Chevrolet Traverse
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	118.9 in	-16.4 in
Length	174.3 in	205.0 in	-30.7 in
Width	71.2 in	78.4 in	-7.2 in
Height	66.3 in	70.4 in	-4.1 in
Curb Weight	3631 lb.	5066 lb.	-1435 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	22.0 gal.	-5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.4 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	62.0 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.3 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	61.3 in	-6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.8 in	-57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	36.8 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	-35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	24.4 ft³	-0.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.0 ft³	68.8 ft³	-45.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	116.4 ft³	-60.3 ft³

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

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

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