Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.3 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 178.3 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 69.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 56.5 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3404 lb. | 2701 lb. | 703 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 43.6 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.1 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.8 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 33.1 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |