| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,432 mm | 4,818 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,666 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,539 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 60 L | 4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,191 mm | 992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,427 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,146 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,486 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 955 mm | -46 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,049 mm | -1 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 561 L | 113 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 1,668 L | 22.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,589 L | 2,951 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 2016 Ford Transit Connect.