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Toyota 4Runner (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota 4Runner and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2009 Toyota 4Runner and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota 4Runner

2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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