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Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2015 2012  
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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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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
 

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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
 
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