Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 118 kW@6700 190 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,835 kg | 1,153 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 48 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 150 L | 142 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 5.3 | -4.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 5.3 | -3.3 L |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2013 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 |