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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
118 kW@6700
190 Nm@5000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6200
359 Nm@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,329 mm 2,893 mm 0 mm
Length 3,995 mm 4,796 mm -1 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,941 mm 0 mm
Height 1,245 mm 1,732 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,146 kg 2,137 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 85 L -37 L
Headroom, Row 1 950 mm 1,006 mm 949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,519 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,285 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 988 mm -988 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,440 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 886 mm -886 mm
Total Legroom 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 150 L 909 L -759 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 2,008 L 3.3

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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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