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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Volkswagen Touareg  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 113.9 in -22.2 in
Length 157.3 in 188.8 in -31.5 in
Width 67.7 in 76.4 in -8.7 in
Height 49.0 in 68.2 in -19.2 in
Curb Weight 2527 lb. 4711 lb. -2184 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 22.5 gal. -9.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 39.6 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 59.8 in -6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 0.0 in 50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 41.4 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.9 in -38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.7 in -56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 34.9 in -34.9 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 76.3 in (over 2 rows) -33.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.3 ft3 32.1 ft3 -26.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 ft3 70.9 ft3 -65.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
 
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