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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
 
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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 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 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2011 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 Hyundai Santa Fe

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
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
 
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