| Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 3,025 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,432 mm | 5,050 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,666 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,539 kg | 1,971 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 68 L | -4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,034 mm | 992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,427 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,504 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,029 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 991 mm | -82 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 515 L | 159 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 1,356 L | 22.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,589 L | 2,486 L | -1 L |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Ford Explorer.