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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Lexus RX (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2014 Lexus RX specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2014 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year 2012 2014  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Lexus RX  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 107.9 in -16.2 in
Length 157.3 in 187.8 in -30.5 in
Width 67.7 in 74.2 in -6.5 in
Height 49.0 in 66.3 in -17.3 in
Curb Weight 2527 lb. 4343 lb. -1816 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 19.2 gal. -6.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 39.1 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 58.0 in -4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 55.5 in -4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 43.1 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.7 in -37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.6 in -57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.5 in -54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.8 in -36.8 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) -36.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.3 ft3 40.0 ft3 -34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 ft3 80.3 ft3 -75 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus RX

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review
2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review
 

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