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Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) vs. Honda Ridgeline (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Honda Ridgeline specs.

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Honda Ridgeline Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Volkswagen Tiguan Honda Ridgeline  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
247 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUT  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.5 in 122.0 in -19.5 in
Length 174.3 in 206.8 in -32.5 in
Width 71.2 in 76.3 in -5.1 in
Height 66.3 in 70.3 in -4 in
Curb Weight 3631 lb. 4503 lb. -872 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.8 gal. 22.0 gal. -5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 40.7 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.2 in 63.2 in -7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 57.6 in -57.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.1 in 40.8 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 39.1 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.8 in 62.6 in -7.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.2 in -57.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 36.4 in -0.6 in
Total Legroom 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) -1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.8 ft3 0.0 23.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 23.0 ft3 0.0 23 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 56.1 ft3 0.0 56.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Ridgeline

2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review
 
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