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Acura TL (2006) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Acura TL and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2006 Acura TL and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Acura TL Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.2L V6
OHC-4v
258 hp@6200
233 lb-ft@5000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
167 hp@7000
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.9 in 91.7 in 16.2 in
Length 189.3 in 157.3 in 32 in
Width 72.2 in 67.7 in 4.5 in
Height 56.7 in 49.0 in 7.7 in
Curb Weight 3580 lb. 2441 lb. 1139 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.1 gal. 12.7 gal. 4.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 37.4 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 53.2 in 5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.6 in 50.6 in 5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.8 in 43.1 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 0.0 in 37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 0.0 in 55.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.8 in 0.0 in 53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.9 in 0.0 in 34.9 in
Total Legroom 77.7 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 34.6 in
Cargo Volume 12.5 ft3 5.3 ft3 7.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura TL

2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL 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
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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