Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Pontiac Torrent | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 112.5 in | -10 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 188.8 in | -14.5 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 71.4 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 69.3 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3631 lb. | 3776 lb. | -145 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.2 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.9 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.2 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 35.2 | -12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 | -12.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Pontiac Torrent.