Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) vs. Ford Explorer (2016) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2016 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Ford Explorer
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	112.6 in	-10.1 in
Length	174.5 in	198.3 in	-23.8 in
Width	71.2 in	78.9 in	-7.7 in
Height	65.6 in	70.0 in	-4.4 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	4457 lb.	-1064 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	18.6 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	41.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	61.5 in	-5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.6 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	40.6 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	61.0 in	-6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.8 in	-56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	39.5 in	-3.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.7 in	-40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-37.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	21.0 ft³	2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	43.9 ft³	-20.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	81.7 ft³	-25.6 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

2012 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

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