Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) vs. Nissan Murano (2006) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2006 Nissan Murano Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Nissan Murano
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	111.2 in	-8.7 in
Length	174.3 in	187.6 in	-13.3 in
Width	71.2 in	74.0 in	-2.8 in
Height	66.3 in	66.5 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	3631 lb.	3983 lb.	-352 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	21.7 gal.	-4.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.7 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	59.6 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	43.4 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.7 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	59.1 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.6 in	-56.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	36.1 in	-0.3 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	32.6 ft³	-8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.0 ft³	32.6	-9.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	81.6 ft³	-25.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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	Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Murano

2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review
2007	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review
2007	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD	Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD	Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review
2006	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD	Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review
2005	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Very roomy see full Nissan Murano review

2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano review

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