Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Mazda RX-8
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,604 mm	2,703 mm	0 mm
Length	4,432 mm	4,460 mm	0 mm
Width	1,808 mm	1,770 mm	0 mm
Height	1,666 mm	1,341 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,539 kg	1,390 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	64 L	60 L	4 L
Headroom, Row 1	993 mm	970 mm	23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,427 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,354 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,019 mm	1,085 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	991 mm	935 mm	56 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,397 mm	1,394 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,222 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	909 mm	818 mm	91 mm
Total Legroom	1,928 mm (over 2 rows)	1,902 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	674 L	215 L	459 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,589 L	7.6	-6.6 L

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

2014 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 2011 Mazda RX-8

2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review

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