Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) vs. Dodge Avenger (2009) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2009 Dodge Avenger Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Dodge Avenger
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	108.9 in	-6.4 in
Length	174.5 in	190.9 in	-16.4 in
Width	71.2 in	71.8 in	-0.6 in
Height	65.6 in	58.9 in	6.7 in
Curb Weight	3404 lb.	3568 lb.	-164 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	16.9 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.0 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	56.4 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	42.4 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.3 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	56.3 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	36.5 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	-3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	13.4 ft³	10.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	13.4 ft³	42.7 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

2009 Dodge Avenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It fits three teenagers easily see full Dodge Avenger review
2008	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Plenty of interior space, seats are pretty comfortable. see full Dodge Avenger review
2008	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Roomy rear seat both in terms of legroom, head and shoulder room. Easy to enter and exit, especially when you have a child in a car seat, plenty of room to work around. The split rear seat folds down for extra cargo room if needed. see full Dodge Avenger review

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