Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Hyundai Accent | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 98.4 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 159.3 in | 15 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 66.7 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.9 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 2366 lb. | 1067 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 53.5 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.8 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 53.1 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.3 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 15.9 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 56.1 ft3 |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2008 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small, Cramped, especially if you have children. Not easy to get into and out of. see full Hyundai Accent review |