Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 91.7 in | 26.5 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 157.3 in | 42.9 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 67.7 in | 10.4 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 49.0 in | 19.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5015 lb. | 2441 lb. | 2574 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 37.4 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 53.2 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 0.0 in | 39 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 0.0 in | 58.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 64.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 5.3 | 34.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 83.4 ft3 |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |
2011 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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 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 |