Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) vs. Dodge Durango (2017) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2017 Dodge Durango Specifications

Model Year	2014	2017
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Dodge Durango
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	119.8 in	-17.3 in
Length	174.5 in	201.2 in	-26.7 in
Width	71.2 in	75.8 in	-4.6 in
Height	65.6 in	70.9 in	-5.3 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	4913 lb.	-1322 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	24.6 gal.	-7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.9 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	58.5 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.0 in	-57 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.3 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	58.3 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.0 in	-56 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.6 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.4 in	-50.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.8 in	-42.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.5 in	-31.5 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	110.4 in (over 3 rows)	-34.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	17.2 ft³	6.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	47.7 ft³	-23.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	84.5 ft³	-28.4 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

2017 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	The SRT tweaks to the Durango include sport front bucket seats. These seats, with their large bolsters, will hold you in place through curves. Those who actually take the Durango SRT to the track will find that the seat's headrest leaves sufficient space for a helmet. But not everyone will find these seats comfortable. For me, the lumbar bulge felt too large even when minimized. In back, the Durango offers among the most comfortable second and third rows you'll find in any family hauler. It helps--a lot--that both rows are mounted higher off the floor than those in the average crossover. Among SUVs, only the Ford Expedition offers a more comfortable third-row seat. One weakness: the Durango can't hold three people in the second row as well as girthier competitors, and can't hold three people in the third row at all. Of course, opt for the second-row captain's chairs (as most buyers likely will) and the second-row seating will be limited to two people anyway. see full Dodge Durango review

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