Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) vs. Suzuki Grand Vitara (2009) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Suzuki Grand Vitara
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6200 213 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD w/low range
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	103.9 in	-1.4 in
Length	174.5 in	177.1 in	-2.6 in
Width	71.2 in	71.3 in	-0.1 in
Height	65.6 in	66.7 in	-1.1 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	3876 lb.	-285 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	17.4 gal.	-0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.0 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	56.3 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.3 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.2 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	54.9 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	44.0 in	-44 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	37.2 in	-1.4 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	24.4 ft³	-0.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	68.9 ft³	-12.8 ft³

2012 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

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review

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