Acura MDX (2017) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2020) Specs

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2017 Acura MDX and 2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2017	2020
Model	Acura MDX	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	3.5L I6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	103.8 in	7.2 in
Length	196.2 in	167.6 in	28.6 in
Width	77.2 in	70.8 in	6.4 in
Height	67.4 in	58.2 in	9.2 in
Curb Weight	4001 lb.	3256 lb.	745 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	38.4 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	55.9 in	5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.5 in	0.0 in	57.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.2 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.1 in	0.2 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	36.6 in	35.6 in	1 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	28.1 in	0.0 in	28.1 in
Total Legroom	106.1 in (over 3 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	29.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	17.4 ft³	-2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.4 ft³	17.4	21 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.4 ft³	53.7 ft³	14.7 ft³

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