Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.8 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 185.1 in | 6.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 72.4 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 66.3 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3777 lb. | 773 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.0 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 0.0 in | 59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 55.9 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.5 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 33.8 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 47.8 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 27.9 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 104.6 in (over 3 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.