Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) vs. Honda Civic (2013) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2013 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Honda Civic
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	105.1 in	-2.6 in
Length	174.5 in	179.4 in	-4.9 in
Width	71.2 in	69.0 in	2.2 in
Height	65.6 in	56.5 in	9.1 in
Curb Weight	3404 lb.	2967 lb.	437 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	56.6 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	50.5 in	-50.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	42.0 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.1 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	53.3 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.4 in	-51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	36.2 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	12.5 ft³	11.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	12.5 ft³	43.6 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

2013 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review

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