Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
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 | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 91.7 in | 21.3 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 157.3 in | 33.7 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 67.7 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 70.5 in | 49.0 in | 21.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4134 lb. | 2527 lb. | 1607 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 53.2 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 50.6 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 43.1 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 0.0 in | 63.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 0.0 in | 60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.3 in | 0.0 in | 34.3 in |
Total Legroom | 111.7 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 68.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 71.0 ft3 | 5.3 | 65.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 120.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 114.7 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |