Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2016) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2016 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
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	203.7 in	-29.2 in
Width	71.2 in	78.5 in	-7.3 in
Height	65.6 in	69.9 in	-4.3 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	4844 lb.	-1253 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	61.5 in	-5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.0 in	-58 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	61.0 in	-6 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	70.3 ft³	-46.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	116.3 ft³	-60.2 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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2016 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

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