Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 98.0 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 155.5 in | 18.8 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 66.7 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.1 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1127 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 52.8 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.1 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 51.2 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.8 in | -46.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.8 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 13.3 | 9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 29.1 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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |