Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) vs. Acura MDX (2011) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2011 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2015	2011
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	108.3 in	-5.8 in
Length	174.5 in	191.6 in	-17.1 in
Width	71.2 in	78.5 in	-7.3 in
Height	65.6 in	68.2 in	-2.6 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	4550 lb.	-959 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	21.0 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.2 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	61.6 in	-5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.0 in	-59 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.2 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	61.5 in	-6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.7 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.5 in	-37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.1 in	-29.1 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	15.0 ft³	8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	42.9 ft³	-19.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	83.5 ft³	-27.4 ft³

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review

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