Mazda MX-5 Miata (2007) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) Specs

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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2007	2012
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 163 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	102.5 in	-10.8 in
Length	157.3 in	174.5 in	-17.2 in
Width	67.7 in	71.2 in	-3.5 in
Height	49.0 in	65.6 in	-16.6 in
Curb Weight	2527 lb.	3591 lb.	-1064 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	16.8 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	39.1 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	56.2 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	0.0 in	50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	40.1 in	3 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	39.0 in	-39 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	35.8 in	-35.8 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	-32.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.3 ft³	23.8 ft³	-18.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.3 ft³	56.1 ft³	-50.8 ft³

2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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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