Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mini Countryman | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,596 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,427 mm | 4,107 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,808 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,647 kg | 1,475 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 47 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,013 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,427 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 953 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 859 mm | 50 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 345 L | 329 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 651 L | 12.2 | 638.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,589 L | 1,169 L | 0 L |
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 |
2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |