Model Year | 2018 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 91.7 in | 20.5 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 157.3 in | 40.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 67.7 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 49.0 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3977 lb. | 2447 lb. | 1530 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 53.2 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 50.6 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 0.0 in | 38.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 38 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
2018 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan | Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2013 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 |