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Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) vs. Volvo XC90 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2011 Volvo XC90 specs.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2011 Volvo XC90 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Volkswagen Tiguan Volvo XC90  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
311 hp@5850
325 lb-ft@3900
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.5 in 112.6 in -10.1 in
Length 174.5 in 188.9 in -14.4 in
Width 71.2 in 74.7 in -3.5 in
Height 65.6 in 70.2 in -4.6 in
Curb Weight 3591 lb. 4826 lb. -1235 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.8 gal. 21.1 gal. -4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 39.7 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.2 in 58.3 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.4 in -55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.1 in 41.0 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 38.4 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.0 in 57.4 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.1 in -54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 34.6 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.5 in -35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 30.1 in -30.1 in
Total Legroom 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 105.7 in (over 3 rows) -29.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.8 ft3 8.8 ft3 15 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 23.8 43.3 ft3 -19.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 56.1 ft3 85.1 ft3 -29 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC90

2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review
 
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