Volkswagen Tiguan (2010) vs. Ford Explorer (2006) Specs

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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2006 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2010	2006
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD w/low range
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	113.7 in	-11.2 in
Length	174.3 in	193.4 in	-19.1 in
Width	71.2 in	73.7 in	-2.5 in
Height	66.3 in	72.8 in	-6.5 in
Curb Weight	3631 lb.	4706 lb.	-1075 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	22.5 gal.	-5.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	59.0 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	42.4 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.7 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	58.9 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	36.9 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.4 in	-37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.3 in	-45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.9 in	-34.9 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-38.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	13.6 ft³	10.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.0 ft³	43.9 ft³	-20.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	83.7 ft³	-27.6 ft³

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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	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

2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review

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