Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 91.7 in | 38.3 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 157.3 in | 64 in |
Width | 79.1 in | 67.7 in | 11.4 in |
Height | 76.6 in | 49.0 in | 27.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5842 lb. | 2542 lb. | 3300 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 18.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 37.4 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 53.2 in | 12.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 50.6 in | 13.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 0.0 in | 65.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.3 in | 0.0 in | 62.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 101.1 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 95.8 ft3 |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |