Volkswagen Tiguan Limited (2017) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan Limited	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	91.7 in	10.8 in
Length	174.5 in	157.3 in	17.2 in
Width	71.2 in	67.7 in	3.5 in
Height	67.1 in	49.0 in	18.1 in
Curb Weight	3448 lb.	2527 lb.	921 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	12.7 gal.	4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	37.4 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	53.2 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	43.1 in	-3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	0.0 in	39 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	0.0 in	35.8 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	32.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	5.3 ft³	18.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	5.3 ft³	50.8 ft³

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

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

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