Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) vs. Jeep Compass (2014) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2014 Jeep Compass Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Jeep Compass
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	103.7 in	-1.2 in
Length	174.3 in	175.1 in	-0.8 in
Width	71.2 in	71.4 in	-0.2 in
Height	66.3 in	65.0 in	1.3 in
Curb Weight	3631 lb.	3345 lb.	286 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	13.6 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.7 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	54.6 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.3 in	-52.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.6 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.9 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	54.0 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.0 in	-51 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	39.4 in	-3.6 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	-4.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	22.7 ft³	1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.0 ft³	22.7	0.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	53.6 ft³	2.5 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

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