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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 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

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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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