Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 163 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-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 | 4,890 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,146 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 73 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,034 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,013 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,514 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 975 mm | -975 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 150 L | 391 L | -241 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 1,198 L | 4.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 2,370 L | 3.3 |
2007 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 |
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 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |