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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 2,715 mm 2,329 mm 0 mm
Length 4,689 mm 3,995 mm 1 mm
Width 1,826 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,655 kg 1,146 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 48 L 24 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 950 mm -949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,471 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,400 mm 1,285 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 0 mm 925 mm
Headroom, Row 3 820 mm 0 mm 820 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,351 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,011 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 767 mm 0 mm 767 mm
Total Legroom 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 297 L 150 L 147 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,124 L 5.3 -4.3 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,282 L 5.3 -3.3 L

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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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