Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 119.3 in | -27.6 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 200.2 in | -42.9 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 78.1 in | -10.4 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 68.9 in | -19.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4585 lb. | -2058 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 41.0 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 65.0 in | -11.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 58.6 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.5 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.7 in | -39.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 64.6 in | -64.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.1 in | -66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.3 in | -50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | -71.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -33.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 87.1 ft3 | -81.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -144.7 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 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 |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |