Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) vs. Toyota Highlander (2009) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	109.8 in	-7.3 in
Length	174.5 in	188.4 in	-13.9 in
Width	71.2 in	75.2 in	-4 in
Height	65.6 in	68.1 in	-2.5 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	4178 lb.	-587 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	19.2 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	59.7 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	43.2 in	-3.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	40.1 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	59.5 in	-4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.3 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.3 in	-42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-34.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	10.3 ft³	13.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	42.3 ft³	-18.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	95.4 ft³	-39.3 ft³

2015 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

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2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. 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
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

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
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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