Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.5 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 174.5 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 71.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 65.6 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3404 lb. | 166 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.2 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.1 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.8 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.