Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Cadillac SRX | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 320 hp@6400 315 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 91.7 in | 24.7 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 157.3 in | 37.6 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 67.7 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 67.8 in | 49.0 in | 18.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4302 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1861 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 37.4 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 53.2 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 50.6 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.1 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 0.0 in | 41 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.6 in | 0.0 in | 43.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.2 in | 0.0 in | 24.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 64.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.4 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.4 ft3 | 5.3 | 27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |