Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru WRX | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 91.7 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 157.3 in | 23.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 67.7 in | 3 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 49.0 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 2441 lb. | 826 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.2 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 50.6 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 43.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 35.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX 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 |