Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Ford Taurus | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 112.9 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 202.9 in | -28.4 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 76.2 in | -5 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 60.7 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3404 lb. | 4015 lb. | -611 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 57.9 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.9 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.9 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.1 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 36 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |