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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 2,604 mm 2,329 mm 0 mm
Length 4,432 mm 3,995 mm 1 mm
Width 1,808 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,666 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,544 kg 1,146 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 48 L 16 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 950 mm 43 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,427 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,285 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,019 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 991 mm 0 mm 991 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 0 mm 909 mm
Total Legroom 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 674 L 150 L 524 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,589 L 5.3 -4.3 L

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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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