Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) vs. Honda Fit (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Honda Fit specs.
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Honda Fit Specifications
Model Year |
2014 |
2012 |
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Model |
Volkswagen Tiguan |
Honda Fit |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
102.5 in |
98.4 in |
4.1 in |
Length |
174.5 in |
161.6 in |
12.9 in |
Width |
71.2 in |
66.7 in |
4.5 in |
Height |
65.6 in |
60.0 in |
5.6 in |
Curb Weight |
3393 lb. |
2496 lb. |
897 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
16.8 gal. |
10.6 gal. |
6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.1 in |
40.4 in |
-1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.2 in |
52.7 in |
3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
51.5 in |
-51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
40.1 in |
41.3 in |
-1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
39.0 in |
39.0 in |
0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.0 in |
51.3 in |
3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
51.3 in |
-51.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
35.8 in |
34.5 in |
1.3 in |
Total Legroom |
75.9 in (over 2 rows) |
75.8 in (over 2 rows) |
0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
23.8 ft3 |
20.6 ft3 |
3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
56.1 ft3 |
57.3 ft3 |
-1.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Fit
2013 |
4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk).
see full Honda Fit review |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 |
4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives.
see full Honda Fit review |
2013 |
4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here.
see full Honda Fit review |
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