Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,432 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,808 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,666 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,629 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 64 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,057 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,427 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,016 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 965 mm | -56 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 949 L | -275 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,589 L | 1,934 L | 0 L |
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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |