Acura RL (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura RL and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs .
2008 Acura RL and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
Model Year
2008
2012
Model
Acura RL
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body
4dr Sedan
2dr Convertible
Difference
Wheelbase
110.2 in
91.7 in
18.5 in
Length
193.6 in
157.3 in
36.3 in
Width
72.2 in
67.7 in
4.5 in
Height
57.1 in
49.0 in
8.1 in
Curb Weight
4012 lb.
2441 lb.
1571 lb.
Fuel Capacity
19.4 gal.
12.7 gal.
6.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1
38.5 in
37.4 in
1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1
58.5 in
53.2 in
5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1
55.1 in
50.6 in
4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1
42.4 in
43.1 in
-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2
37.2 in
0.0 in
37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2
56.1 in
0.0 in
56.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2
54.0 in
0.0 in
54 in
Legroom, Row 2
36.3 in
0.0 in
36.3 in
Total Legroom
78.7 in (over 2 rows)
43.1 in (over 1 rows)
35.6 in
Cargo Volume
13.1 ft3
5.3 ft3
7.8 ft3
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura RL
2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year Body/Powertrain Comment
2007
4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy.
see full Acura RL review
2007
4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Again, tight when compared to the M35.
see full Acura RL 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
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
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
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
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