Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 118.1 in | -15.6 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 202.1 in | -27.6 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 77.1 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 68.8 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3404 lb. | 4385 lb. | -981 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 63.5 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 63.1 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.0 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -46 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -14.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 91.1 ft3 | -67.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -91.3 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 |
2010 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |