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Nissan Xterra (2012) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2020) Specs

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2012 Nissan Xterra and 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2012 2020  
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
181 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@4000
 
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 4143 lb. 2502 lb. 1641 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

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