Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 114.7 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 188.5 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 75.2 in | -4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 70.1 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1272 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 59.9 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.2 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 59.8 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.0 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 29.4 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -16.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.