Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 91.7 in | 20.5 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 157.3 in | 30.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 67.7 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 49.0 in | 23.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 2527 lb. | 1846 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 50.6 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 0.0 in | 39.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | 44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 61.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 5.3 | 43.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 73.9 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2009 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 |
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |