Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2012) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2015	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	174.5 in	205.0 in	-30.5 in
Width	71.2 in	78.4 in	-7.2 in
Height	65.6 in	70.4 in	-4.8 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	5066 lb.	-1475 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	55.0 in	61.3 in	-6.3 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	23.8	68.8 ft³	-45
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	116.4 ft³	-60.3 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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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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