Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
|
Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 90.9 in | 15.4 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 154.1 in | 24.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 68.3 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 49.0 in | 25.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4165 lb. | 2494 lb. | 1671 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 36.8 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 52.2 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.0 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 0.0 in | 39.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 0.0 in | 58.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 0.0 in | 46.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 0.0 in | 34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 61.2 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata.