Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) vs. Honda Pilot (2016) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2016 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2013	2016
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Honda Pilot
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	111.0 in	-8.5 in
Length	174.5 in	194.5 in	-20 in
Width	71.2 in	78.6 in	-7.4 in
Height	65.6 in	69.8 in	-4.2 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	4230 lb.	-639 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	19.5 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.1 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	62.0 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.9 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	40.2 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	62.0 in	-7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.4 in	-2.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.6 in	-44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.9 in	-31.9 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	111.2 in (over 3 rows)	-35.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	16.5 ft³	7.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	46.8 ft³	-23
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	83.9 ft³	-27.8 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

2016 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review

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