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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2012 2010  
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 2,329 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 3,995 mm 4,785 mm -1 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,245 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,146 kg 1,895 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 73 L -25 L
Headroom, Row 1 950 mm 1,031 mm 949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,285 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 1,019 mm -1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,511 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,435 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 973 mm -973 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 922 mm -922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,397 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,074 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 742 mm -742 mm
Total Legroom 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 150 L 292 L -142 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.3 1,198 L 4.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 2,701 L 3.3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 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 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 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 2010 Toyota Highlander

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom 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
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
 
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