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Toyota Avalon (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Avalon and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2009 Toyota Avalon and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
Model Toyota Avalon Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
167 hp@7000
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.0 in 91.7 in 19.3 in
Length 197.2 in 157.3 in 39.9 in
Width 72.8 in 67.7 in 5.1 in
Height 58.5 in 49.0 in 9.5 in
Curb Weight 3495 lb. 2447 lb. 1048 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 37.4 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 53.2 in 6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 50.6 in 5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.1 in -1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 0.0 in 37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.2 in 0.0 in 58.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.2 in 0.0 in 56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.9 in 0.0 in 40.9 in
Total Legroom 82.2 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 39.1 in
Cargo Volume 14.4 ft3 5.3 ft3 9.1 ft3

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

2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 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 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 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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