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Acura MDX (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Acura MDX and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2009 Acura MDX and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Acura MDX Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 91.7 in 16.6 in
Length 190.7 in 157.3 in 33.4 in
Width 78.5 in 67.7 in 10.8 in
Height 68.2 in 49.0 in 19.2 in
Curb Weight 4535 lb. 2441 lb. 2094 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 12.7 gal. 8.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.2 in 37.4 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.6 in 53.2 in 8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 50.6 in 8.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 43.1 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 0.0 in 38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.5 in 0.0 in 61.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.1 in 0.0 in 59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 0.0 in 38.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.7 in 0.0 in 35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 57.1 in 0.0 in 57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.0 in 0.0 in 42 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.1 in 0.0 in 29.1 in
Total Legroom 109 in (over 3 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 65.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 5.3 ft3 9.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.9 ft3 5.3 37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.5 ft3 5.3 ft3 78.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 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
2011 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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