Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 118 kW@6700 190 Nm@5000 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 231 kW@5200 526 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,884 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,146 kg | 2,277 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 80 L | -32 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,016 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,483 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 869 mm | -869 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 150 L | 467 L | -317 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 1,393 L | 4.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 2,243 L | 3.3 |
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 |
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |