Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 108.3 in | -16.6 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 190.7 in | -33.4 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 78.5 in | -10.8 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 68.2 in | -19.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4535 lb. | -2008 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.2 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 61.6 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 59.0 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 61.5 in | -61.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -65.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 42.9 ft3 | -37.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -78.2 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |