Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 103.2 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 174.9 in | -17.6 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.1 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 69.7 in | -20.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3156 lb. | -715 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.4 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.3 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -24 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -61 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |