Volkswagen Tiguan (2016) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2011) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2016	2011
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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan.

2011 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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