Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mini Clubman | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 105.1 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 168.3 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.9 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 56.7 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3591 lb. | 3486 lb. | 105 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.7 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.8 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.3 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2017 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review |
2017 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review |