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Nissan Pathfinder (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Nissan Pathfinder and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model Nissan Pathfinder Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable 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 192.3 in 157.3 in 35 in
Width 72.8 in 67.7 in 5.1 in
Height 72.0 in 49.0 in 23 in
Curb Weight 4779 lb. 2542 lb. 2237 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 40.0 in 0.0 in 40 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 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 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 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
 
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