Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) vs. Toyota Highlander (2007) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2007 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2013	2007
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	106.9 in	-4.4 in
Length	174.5 in	184.6 in	-10.1 in
Width	71.2 in	71.9 in	-0.7 in
Height	65.6 in	67.9 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	3935 lb.	-344 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	19.1 gal.	-2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.0 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	57.9 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.7 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	57.0 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.9 in	-54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	36.4 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.3 in	-32.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	39.8 in	-39.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.2 in	-30.2 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	107.3 in (over 3 rows)	-31.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	10.5 ft³	13.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	39.7 ft³	-15.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	80.6 ft³	-24.5 ft³

2013 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

2013 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

2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review

2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review

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