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Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Volkswagen Tiguan 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 65.6 in 49.0 in 16.6 in
Curb Weight 3404 lb. 2527 lb. 877 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.8 gal. 12.7 gal. 4.1 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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