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Toyota Highlander (2006) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2006 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Toyota Highlander Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.9 in 91.7 in 15.2 in
Length 184.6 in 157.3 in 27.3 in
Width 71.9 in 67.7 in 4.2 in
Height 67.9 in 49.0 in 18.9 in
Curb Weight 3649 lb. 2527 lb. 1122 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.1 gal. 12.7 gal. 6.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 37.4 in 2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 53.2 in 4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 50.6 in 4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.7 in 43.1 in -2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 0.0 in 39.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 0.0 in 57 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.9 in 0.0 in 54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 0.0 in 36.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 32.3 in 0.0 in 32.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.2 in 0.0 in 53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 39.8 in 0.0 in 39.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.2 in 0.0 in 30.2 in
Total Legroom 107.3 in (over 3 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 64.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.5 ft3 5.3 ft3 5.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 39.7 ft3 5.3 34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.6 ft3 5.3 ft3 75.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Highlander

2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander 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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