Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2023) Specs

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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year	2008	2023
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 277 hp@6000 311 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	5-speed manual	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	108.9 in	-17.2 in
Length	157.3 in	188.4 in	-31.1 in
Width	67.7 in	74.8 in	-7.1 in
Height	49.0 in	66.3 in	-17.3 in
Curb Weight	2441 lb.	4017 lb.	-1576 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	18.8 gal.	-6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	41.2 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	59.1 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	57.5 in	-6.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	40.2 in	2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	39.0 in	-39 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	58.3 in	-58.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.3 in	-56.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	41.7 in	-41.7 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	81.9 in (over 2 rows)	-38.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.3 ft³	36.4 ft³	-31.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.3 ft³	72.1 ft³	-66.8 ft³

2008 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
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

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