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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (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 Highlander specs.

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota Highlander  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
124 kW@6500
190 Nm@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,329 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 3,995 mm 4,785 mm -1 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,245 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,146 kg 1,895 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 73 L -25 L
Headroom, Row 1 950 mm 1,031 mm 949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,285 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 1,019 mm -1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,511 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,435 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 973 mm -973 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 922 mm -922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,397 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,074 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 742 mm -742 mm
Total Legroom 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 150 L 292 L -142 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.3 1,198 L 4.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 2,701 L 3.3

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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 Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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