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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota RAV4  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
125 kW@7000
190 Nm@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
334 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,329 mm 2,659 mm 0 mm
Length 3,995 mm 4,600 mm -1 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,245 mm 1,684 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,107 kg 1,658 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 60 L -12 L
Headroom, Row 1 950 mm 1,036 mm 949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,285 mm 1,367 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 1,008 mm -1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,405 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,331 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 973 mm -973 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 945 mm -945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,336 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,100 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 762 mm -762 mm
Total Legroom 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 150 L 348 L -198 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.3 1,053 L 4.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 2,067 L 3.3

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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 2008 Toyota RAV4

2008 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review
 
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