Lexus RX (2023) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2009) Specs

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2023 Lexus RX and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2023	2009
Model	Lexus RX	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 317 lb-ft@1700	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	91.7 in	20.5 in
Length	192.5 in	157.3 in	35.2 in
Width	75.6 in	67.7 in	7.9 in
Height	67.3 in	49.0 in	18.3 in
Curb Weight	4155 lb.	2527 lb.	1628 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.8 gal.	12.7 gal.	5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	37.4 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	53.2 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	50.6 in	6.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	43.1 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	0.0 in	38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	0.0 in	37.4 in
Total Legroom	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.6 ft³	5.3 ft³	24.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.2 ft³	5.3 ft³	40.9 ft³

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2009 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

2009 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

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