Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6500 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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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 | 106.3 in | -14.6 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 184.1 in | -26.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 74.4 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 67.9 in | -18.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4022 lb. | -1495 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.5 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.8 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -67.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 34.2 ft3 | -28.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -72.9 ft3 |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |