Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,869 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,656 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,800 kg | 1,107 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 48 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 950 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 787 L | 150 L | 637 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,716 L | 5.3 | -4.3 L |
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |