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Toyota Venza (2012) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Venza and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2012 Toyota Venza and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Toyota Venza Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 91.7 in 17.6 in
Length 189.0 in 157.3 in 31.7 in
Width 75.0 in 67.7 in 7.3 in
Height 63.4 in 49.0 in 14.4 in
Curb Weight 3870 lb. 2527 lb. 1343 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 12.7 gal. 5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 37.4 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.0 in 53.2 in 6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.0 in 50.6 in 5.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.2 in 43.1 in -2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 0.0 in 39.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.0 in 0.0 in 59 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 0.0 in 56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 0.0 in 39.1 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 36.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.4 ft3 5.3 ft3 29.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 70.1 ft3 5.3 ft3 64.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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