living with that boot?

[DFRDB4ME]

I was hoping for some feed back good and bad about the boot space and how tight is it?? I know boot space is a personal thing but I would like to if anyone has found it a pleasant surprise or they have found that they just can't live with it.
I have two boys (6 & 11).
I am currently trying to decide between the Tigg or the x trail Diesel and the only area that the x trail wins is in the boot...
Any advice would be great.

[Sharkie]

There are only a few reasons to consider another SUV above a Tiguan. Boot space and actual offroad capbility may be valid reasons.

As a whole I don't believe you will find a better allround package though. Wheels Magazine agrees apparently. Read the SUV Mega-test here: http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/Road_Tes...late=domWheels

After much reservation my wife finally agreed that the Tiguan is OK for her after not being happy with the boot initially. Having my kids (8,10&12) sit in all the small SUVs (including the Q5) and report on which they found the most comfortable, the Tiguan finally got the nod. In the end my kids' comfort on a trip lasting more than 20mins was the deciding factor.

Other advantages was just a bonus for my wife, whilst I obviously had other criteria

[Transporter]

There are only a few reasons to consider another SUV above a Tiguan. Boot space and actual offroad capbility may be valid reasons.

As a whole I don't believe you will find a better allround package though. Wheels Magazine agrees apparently. Read the SUV Mega-test here: http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/Road_Tes...late=domWheels

After much reservation my wife finally agreed that the Tiguan is OK for her after not being happy with the boot initially. Having my kids (8,10&12) sit in all the small SUVs (including the Q5) and report on which they found the most comfortable, the Tiguan finally got the nod. In the end my kids' comfort on a trip lasting more than 20mins was the deciding factor.

Other advantages was just a bonus for my wife, whilst I obviously had other criteria

Also you forgot to mention that the Tiguan won The Europen SUV of the year.

[DFRDB4ME]

Thanks heaps,
Sharkie, You must have lived my nightmare... my wife is concerned about the boot space but likes the drive... On the other hand she hates the look of the x-trail (we are taking that for a drive today). The big test will be on Monday when we have arranged to "test fit" our 80l Weaco in the back of the tig.
As for the Subaru Forester diesel, its taking too long to get here and if it drives like current one (dull in comparison) it will still be out of the question.
Once again thanks ..

[DJY]

Don't forget when you are playing with the Tiguan...
that the back seats can slide forward up to 16cm to give extra room!

I watched a video online - of an American review - where they lined up all the SUV's and packed it full of a "bulk shop"...

Got everything in the Tiguan except one small box of something...
which could easily have been fitted I suspect - or just put on the back seat between passengers.

Will be interested to see how your 'test fit' goes.

[jettapilot]

I considered the Tiguan. I have two teenagers - girls - and I sometimes have to transport 4 x 16 year old rowers with school bags.

I can live without FWD and I found that the Jetta has the same room inside, is much the same size outside (and not so high), same diesel engine I wanted and the boot of the Jetta is ENORMOUS!

Worth a thought, unless you desperately have to have a FWD.

[DJY]

I looked at the Jetta - when I saw the Tiguan boot myself!
Jetta boot is HUGE!

But not nearly as much room in the back seat area I found.
with both front seats in a normal position for me, I found an adult getting in the back was tight. Knees on the back of the front seat, and didn't feel as roomy inside as the Tiguan.

Jetta is still a great car though!
Passat is nice too!
Passat CC even better! but adults can't really sit in the back of the Passat CC without their heads hitting the roof! Wouldn't be comfortable with two adults in the back driving for any distance I didn't think.

[Transporter]

I was hoping for some feed back good and bad about the boot space and how tight is it?? I know boot space is a personal thing but I would like to if anyone has found it a pleasant surprise or they have found that they just can't live with it.
I have two boys (6 & 11).
I am currently trying to decide between the Tigg or the x trail Diesel and the only area that the x trail wins is in the boot...
Any advice would be great.

Did you road test them both of them, if not you have to. Also I would consider how often I need that boot space (you can put roof capsule on the Tig). As for the off road capability both will be depending on the driver skills and his/hers judgment when it come to off road driving (limited ground clearance, suspension travel and so on). As per servicing cost, if you choose diesel engine both use the same expensive specs diesel oil. My pick from the two would be Tiguan but I’m waiting to road test Subaru Forester diesel when it arrives (why? See my posts in the tread “I scored Tiguan deal”.).