Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2020) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2009	2020
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	103.8 in	-1.3 in
Length	174.3 in	167.6 in	6.7 in
Width	71.2 in	70.8 in	0.4 in
Height	66.3 in	58.2 in	8.1 in
Curb Weight	3433 lb.	3256 lb.	177 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	55.9 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.2 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	53.9 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	35.6 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	17.4 ft³	6.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.0 ft³	17.4	5.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	53.7 ft³	2.4 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

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