Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) vs. Dodge Durango (2006) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2006 Dodge Durango Specifications

Model Year	2014	2006
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Dodge Durango
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD w/low range
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	119.2 in	-16.7 in
Length	174.5 in	200.8 in	-26.3 in
Width	71.2 in	76.0 in	-4.8 in
Height	65.6 in	74.3 in	-8.7 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	5263 lb.	-1672 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	27.0 gal.	-10.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.8 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	59.3 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.7 in	-58.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.5 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.2 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	57.2 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	37.4 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	39.2 in	-39.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	59.6 in	-59.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.1 in	-48.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.4 in	-34.4 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	113.3 in (over 3 rows)	-37.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	20.1 ft³	3.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	68.4 ft³	-44.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	102.4 ft³	-46.3 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

2006 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review
2006	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	I am small, but regardless, there is plenty of room for comfort. The front cabin is so roomy I tend to lose things in it! see full Dodge Durango review

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