Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
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 |
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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. | 2542 lb. | 1623 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 |
2010 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2015 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 |
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