Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 91.7 in | 14.9 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 157.3 in | 22.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 67.7 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 49.0 in | 18 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 2542 lb. | 1534 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.4 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 53.2 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 50.6 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.1 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 0.0 in | 39.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 0.0 in | 52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 34.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 49 ft3 |
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata.