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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2019) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2019 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2019 Toyota Highlander Specifications

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
 
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

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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 2019 Toyota Highlander

2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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