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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) vs. Toyota Highlander (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 Toyota Highlander specs.

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2011 2011  
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
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-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 188.4 in -31.1 in
Width 67.7 in 75.2 in -7.5 in
Height 49.0 in 68.1 in -19.1 in
Curb Weight 2527 lb. 4266 lb. -1739 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 19.2 gal. -6.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 40.6 in -3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 59.7 in -6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 56.7 in -6.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 43.2 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 40.1 in -40.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 59.5 in -59.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.5 in -56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.3 in -38.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.3 in -36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 42.3 in -42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 29.2 in -29.2 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -67.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.3 ft3 10.3 ft3 -5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.3 42.3 ft3 -37
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 ft3 95.4 ft3 -90.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 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
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Highlander

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
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
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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