| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 104.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 171.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 57.7 in | 8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 2958 lb. | 475 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.9 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 53.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 33.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 23.8 | -0.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
| 2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review | ||
| 2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |