Acura MDX (2017) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) Specs

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2017 Acura MDX and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Acura MDX	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	3.5L I6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	102.5 in	8.5 in
Length	196.2 in	174.5 in	21.7 in
Width	77.2 in	71.2 in	6 in
Height	67.4 in	65.6 in	1.8 in
Curb Weight	4215 lb.	3591 lb.	624 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	16.8 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	39.1 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	56.2 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.5 in	0.0 in	57.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.1 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.0 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.1 in	55.0 in	4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	35.8 in	0.8 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)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	30.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	23.8 ft³	-8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.4 ft³	23.8	14.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.4 ft³	56.1 ft³	12.3 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Acura MDX.

2012 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

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