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Subaru BRZ (2018) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Subaru BRZ and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2018 Subaru BRZ and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model Subaru BRZ Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
167 hp@7000
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 91.7 in 9.5 in
Length 166.7 in 157.3 in 9.4 in
Width 69.9 in 67.7 in 2.2 in
Height 50.6 in 49.0 in 1.6 in
Curb Weight 2812 lb. 2441 lb. 371 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 12.7 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.1 in 37.4 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.5 in 53.2 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 50.6 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 43.1 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.0 in 0.0 in 35 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.7 in 0.0 in 51.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 45.3 in 0.0 in 45.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.9 in 0.0 in 29.9 in
Total Legroom 71.8 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 28.7 in
Cargo Volume 6.9 ft3 5.3 ft3 1.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru BRZ

2018 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed manual RWD
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ 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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