Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6500 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 109.8 in | -18.1 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 192.5 in | -35.2 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 74.6 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 67.7 in | -18.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4387 lb. | -1860 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.8 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 56.6 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 44.1 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.1 in | -39.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | -39 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 | -51 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 |
2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX.