Volkswagen Tiguan (2016) vs. Toyota Matrix (2008) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2008 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year	2016	2008
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Toyota Matrix
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	102.4 in	0.1 in
Length	174.5 in	171.3 in	3.2 in
Width	71.2 in	69.9 in	1.3 in
Height	65.6 in	61.6 in	4 in
Curb Weight	3404 lb.	2679 lb.	725 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	53.2 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.7 in	-51.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.8 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	52.6 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	47.8 in	-47.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	36.3 in	-0.5 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	21.8 ft³	2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	53.2 ft³	2.9 ft³

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2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review

2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review

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