Acura MDX (2016) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2018) Specs

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2016 Acura MDX and 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2016	2018
Model	Acura MDX	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	103.5 in	7.5 in
Length	193.6 in	179.8 in	13.8 in
Width	77.2 in	70.8 in	6.4 in
Height	67.6 in	58.3 in	9.3 in
Curb Weight	3960 lb.	3481 lb.	479 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	38.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	55.9 in	5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	0.0 in	59 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.2 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.1 in	53.9 in	5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	35.6 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.6 in	0.0 in	35.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.6 in	0.0 in	40.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	27.4 in	0.0 in	27.4 in
Total Legroom	105.4 in (over 3 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	28.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	30.4 ft³	-15.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.4 ft³	30.4	8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.4 ft³	66.5 ft³	1.9 ft³

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