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Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring specs.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model Volkswagen Tiguan Hyundai Elantra Touring  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.5 in 106.3 in -3.8 in
Length 174.5 in 176.2 in -1.7 in
Width 71.2 in 69.5 in 1.7 in
Height 65.6 in 59.8 in 5.8 in
Curb Weight 3393 lb. 2937 lb. 456 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.8 gal. 14.0 gal. 2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 40.0 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.2 in 55.4 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.9 in -53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.1 in 43.5 in -3.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 39.4 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.0 in 54.7 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.6 in -52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 36.4 in -0.6 in
Total Legroom 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) -4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.8 ft3 24.3 ft3 -0.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 56.1 ft3 65.3 ft3 -9.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
 
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