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 | 2,329 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,890 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,146 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 73 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,034 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,013 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,514 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 975 mm | -975 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 150 L | 391 L | -241 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 1,198 L | 4.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 2,370 L | 3.3 |
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 |