Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Tiguan | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 119.3 in | -16.8 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 200.2 in | -25.7 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 78.1 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 65.6 in | 68.9 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3591 lb. | 4590 lb. | -999 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 65.0 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 64.6 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.1 in | -66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.6 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.3 in | -50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | -38.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 87.1 ft3 | -63.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -93.9 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2015 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Sienna's seats are cushier than those in the Odyssey or the Sedona. But I slightly preferred the Sedona's front seats because they had four-way lumbar (rather than two-way) and provided more lateral support. The Toyota earns a clear win in front seat space. The first-row foot wells are unusually wide, and there's no tall center console (as in the Kia) or a protruding center stack (as in the Honda) to crowd the driver's right elbow or knee. This said, a relatively tall instrument panel does cut into the view forward and contribute to the Sienna feeling larger than the others. see full Toyota Sienna review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Sienna.