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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2015) vs. Lexus RX (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2017 Lexus RX specs.

2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2017 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year 2015 2017  
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
295 hp@6300
267 lb-ft@4700
 
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 2542 lb. 4387 lb. -1845 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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX

2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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