Volkswagen Touareg (2012) vs. Acura MDX (2018) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2018 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Volkswagen Touareg	Acura MDX
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000	3.0L V6 Hybrid OHC-4v 257 hp@6300 218 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.9 in	111.0 in	2.9 in
Length	188.8 in	196.2 in	-7.4 in
Width	76.4 in	77.2 in	-0.8 in
Height	68.2 in	67.4 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	5135 lb.	4471 lb.	664 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	19.5 gal.	3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.1 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.8 in	61.1 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.5 in	-57.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.3 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	59.1 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.8 in	-57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	36.6 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.6 in	-35.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.6 in	-40.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.1 in	-28.1 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	106.1 in (over 3 rows)	-29.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.1 ft³	15.0 ft³	17.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.1	38.4 ft³	-6.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.9 ft³	68.4 ft³	2.5 ft³

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review

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