Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Toyota Prius v | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 109.4 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 181.7 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 69.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 62.0 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3274 lb. | 159 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.3 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.2 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 35.9 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 ft3 | 34.3 | -11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 67.3 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2014 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |