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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2009) Specs

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

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Nissan Pathfinder  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
 
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

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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 Nissan Pathfinder

2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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