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Nissan Xterra (2010) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Nissan Xterra and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2010 Nissan Xterra and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2010 2008  
Model Nissan Xterra Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
261 hp@5600
281 lb-ft@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 91.7 in 14.6 in
Length 178.7 in 157.3 in 21.4 in
Width 72.8 in 67.7 in 5.1 in
Height 74.9 in 49.0 in 25.9 in
Curb Weight 4165 lb. 2527 lb. 1638 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 12.7 gal. 8.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 37.4 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 53.2 in 5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.9 in 50.6 in 5.3 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 5.3 ft3 29.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.7 ft3 5.3 ft3 60.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Nissan Xterra

2010 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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