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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| 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 |
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| 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. | 4178 lb. | -1651 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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