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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Dodge Journey (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Dodge Journey specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Dodge Journey Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Dodge Journey  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
235 hp@6400
232 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 113.8 in -22.1 in
Length 157.3 in 192.4 in -35.1 in
Width 67.7 in 72.2 in -4.5 in
Height 49.0 in 66.6 in -17.6 in
Curb Weight 2527 lb. 4229 lb. -1702 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 20.5 gal. -7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 40.8 in -3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 57.5 in -4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 53.8 in -3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 40.8 in 2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 39.8 in -39.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.9 in -56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.4 in -54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 33.6 in -33.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.7 in -37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 51.1 in -51.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 40.0 in -40 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 23.4 in -23.4 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 97.8 in (over 3 rows) -54.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.3 ft3 10.7 ft3 -5.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.3 37.1 ft3 -31.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 ft3 67.6 ft3 -62.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 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 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Dodge Journey

2009 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Always considering the price, The journey is quite comfortable even for long trips. Went 12 hours with a friends journey and not even tired. see full Dodge Journey review
2009 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Compared to other wagon- type vehicles, the Journey has a very "Large" feeling in front see full Dodge Journey review
2009 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
with our growing family the third row is great. see full Dodge Journey review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
7 seats see full Dodge Journey review
2009 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear doors open nearly 90 degrees and foot room, for streching out, is excellent. see full Dodge Journey review
2009 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row seating option. see full Dodge Journey review
2009 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Cushion in the seats are not good. with my bad back long drives are not very good. Need to add a cushion or it is hard on my butt. see full Dodge Journey review
2009 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
On long hauls over 3 hours you are sore when you get out. see full Dodge Journey review
2009 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
no foot room for 3rd row passengers. kind of wasted space see full Dodge Journey review
 
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