Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
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 | 109.8 in | 91.7 in | 18.1 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 157.3 in | 31.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 67.7 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 49.0 in | 20.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 2527 lb. | 1728 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 10.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 53.2 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 50.6 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.1 in | 0.0 in | 24.1 in |
Total Legroom | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 57.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.6 ft3 | 5.3 | 31.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.1 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 69.8 ft3 |
2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |