Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) vs. Chevrolet Uplander (2008) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2008 Chevrolet Uplander Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Chevrolet Uplander
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	121.1 in	-18.6 in
Length	174.5 in	204.4 in	-29.9 in
Width	71.2 in	72.0 in	-0.8 in
Height	65.6 in	72.1 in	-6.5 in
Curb Weight	3404 lb.	4470 lb.	-1066 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	25.0 gal.	-8.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	59.9 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.8 in	-55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.9 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.9 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	61.2 in	-6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	61.6 in	-61.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.9 in	-3.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.6 in	-48.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.2 in	-36.2 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	115 in (over 3 rows)	-39.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	26.9 ft³	-3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	74.1 ft³	-50.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	136.5 ft³	-80.4 ft³

2014 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

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review

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