Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Chevrolet Volt | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 105.7 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 177.1 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.4 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.6 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3781 lb. | -348 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.5 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.1 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.0 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 53.9 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.1 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 10.6 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 56.1 ft3 |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |