Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) vs. Jeep Cherokee (2015) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2015 Jeep Cherokee Specifications

Model Year	2009	2015
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Jeep Cherokee
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	106.3 in	-3.8 in
Length	174.3 in	182.0 in	-7.7 in
Width	71.2 in	73.2 in	-2 in
Height	66.3 in	65.7 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3631 lb.	4044 lb.	-413 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.4 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	57.6 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.1 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.5 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	55.1 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.9 in	-49.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	40.3 in	-4.5 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	-5.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	24.8 ft³	-1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.0 ft³	24.8	-1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	54.9 ft³	1.2 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

2015 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review

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