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Chevrolet Corvette (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Chevrolet Corvette Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 91.7 in 14 in
Length 174.6 in 157.3 in 17.3 in
Width 72.6 in 67.7 in 4.9 in
Height 49.1 in 49.0 in 0.1 in
Curb Weight 3199 lb. 2441 lb. 758 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 12.7 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 37.4 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 53.2 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.6 in 50.6 in 3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 43.1 in 0 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 0 in
Cargo Volume 11.0 ft3 5.3 ft3 5.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Comfortable, reasonably supportive seats for any reasonable street driving. see full Chevrolet Corvette review
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Front seats are designed for fat people. They need to redesign them to be more snug feel. see full Chevrolet Corvette review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2011 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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