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Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 91.7 in 14.6 in
Length 184.1 in 157.3 in 26.8 in
Width 74.4 in 67.7 in 6.7 in
Height 67.9 in 49.0 in 18.9 in
Curb Weight 3846 lb. 2527 lb. 1319 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 12.7 gal. 7.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 37.4 in 2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 53.2 in 6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 50.6 in 5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 43.1 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 0.0 in 39.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 0.0 in 58.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 0.0 in 36.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 34.8 in 0.0 in 34.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 44.6 in 0.0 in 44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.3 in 0.0 in 31.3 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 67.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 5.3 ft3 4.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 ft3 5.3 28.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 5.3 ft3 72.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe 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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