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Toyota Highlander (2017) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2017 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2017 2012  
Model Toyota Highlander Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 91.7 in 18.1 in
Length 192.5 in 157.3 in 35.2 in
Width 75.8 in 67.7 in 8.1 in
Height 68.1 in 49.0 in 19.1 in
Curb Weight 4370 lb. 2527 lb. 1843 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 12.7 gal. 6.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 37.4 in 3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 53.2 in 6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 50.6 in 6.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.2 in 43.1 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 0.0 in 39.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 0.0 in 59.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.1 in 0.0 in 57.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 0.0 in 38.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.9 in 0.0 in 35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 0.0 in 45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 0.0 in 27.7 in
Total Legroom 110.3 in (over 3 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 67.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.8 ft3 5.3 ft3 8.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 5.3 37 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 5.3 ft3 78.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander 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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