Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 124.6 in | -22.1 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 205.0 in | -30.7 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 73.7 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.0 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 4465 lb. | -1032 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 59.1 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.9 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 58.7 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 42.3 in | -6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -8.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 16.3 | 6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 39.8 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 S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |