Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 112.2 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 192.3 in | -18 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 72.8 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 72.0 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3631 lb. | 5020 lb. | -1389 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 58.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.4 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 58.4 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -26.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -23.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |