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Pontiac Torrent (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Pontiac Torrent Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
197 kW@6500
339 Nm@2300
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
118 kW@6700
190 Nm@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,858 mm 2,329 mm 0 mm
Length 4,796 mm 3,995 mm 1 mm
Width 1,814 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,760 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,778 kg 1,146 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 63 L 48 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 950 mm -949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,415 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,298 mm 1,285 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,328 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,021 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Total Legroom 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 997 L 150 L 847 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,943 L 5.3 -4.3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac Torrent

2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent 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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