Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 104.7 in | -13 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 181.1 in | -23.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.5 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 66.3 in | -17.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2447 lb. | 3680 lb. | -1233 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.8 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.1 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.8 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.7 in | -39.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -67 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 37.2 ft3 | -31.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -67.7 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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 |