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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2013) vs. Toyota Highlander (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 Toyota Highlander specs.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2013 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 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 2542 lb. 4178 lb. -1636 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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 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 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 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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