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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2018 Toyota Highlander specs.

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2009 2018  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota Highlander  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 109.8 in -18.1 in
Length 157.3 in 192.5 in -35.2 in
Width 67.7 in 75.8 in -8.1 in
Height 49.0 in 68.1 in -19.1 in
Curb Weight 2527 lb. 4535 lb. -2008 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 19.2 gal. -6.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 40.7 in -3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 59.3 in -6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 57.2 in -6.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 44.2 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 39.9 in -39.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 59.6 in -59.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.1 in -57.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.4 in -38.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.9 in -35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 45.6 in -45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 27.7 in -27.7 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 110.3 in (over 3 rows) -67.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.3 ft3 13.8 ft3 -8.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.3 42.3 ft3 -37
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 ft3 83.7 ft3 -78.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2009 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
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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