Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Lexus RC | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 107.5 in | -5 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 184.8 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 72.4 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 54.9 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3748 lb. | -315 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.7 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 45.4 in | -5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.8 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 50.8 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.9 in | -44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 27.3 in | 8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 10.4 | 12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 45.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus RC.