Model Year | 2013 | 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 | 174.5 in | 171.6 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 71.8 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 57.7 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3404 lb. | 2958 lb. | 446 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 | 55.0 in | 53.7 in | 1.3 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, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | 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 |