Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 108.7 in | -6.2 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 182.3 in | -8 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 69.7 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.3 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3527 lb. | -94 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.1 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.7 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.7 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.9 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 33.4 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 12.4 | 10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |