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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) vs. Toyota Avalon (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Toyota Avalon specs.

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Toyota Avalon Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota Avalon  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD FWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 111.0 in -19.3 in
Length 157.3 in 197.2 in -39.9 in
Width 67.7 in 72.8 in -5.1 in
Height 49.0 in 58.5 in -9.5 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3495 lb. -1054 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 18.5 gal. -5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 38.8 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 59.4 in -6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 55.8 in -5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 41.3 in 1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.5 in -37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 58.2 in -58.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.2 in -56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 40.9 in -40.9 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 82.2 in (over 2 rows) -39.1 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 14.4 ft3 -9.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Avalon

2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review
 
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