Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 91.7 in | 26.2 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 157.3 in | 45 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 67.7 in | 8.2 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 49.0 in | 18.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 2441 lb. | 2398 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 37.4 in | 4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.2 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 50.6 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.1 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 0.0 in | 40.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 0.0 in | 44.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 0.0 in | 33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 75.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 5.3 | 39.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 81.4 ft3 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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 |