Model Year | 2015 | 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 | 2542 lb. | 4535 lb. | -1993 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 |
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 |