Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |