Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 102.5 in | 5.8 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 174.5 in | 17.1 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 71.2 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 65.6 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3591 lb. | 959 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 56.2 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 0.0 in | 59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.1 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 55.0 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.8 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 0.0 in | 29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 23.8 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |