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Chevrolet Aveo (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Chevrolet Aveo and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Chevrolet Aveo Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 97.6 in 91.7 in 5.9 in
Length 169.7 in 157.3 in 12.4 in
Width 67.3 in 67.7 in -0.4 in
Height 58.9 in 49.0 in 9.9 in
Curb Weight 2531 lb. 2441 lb. 90 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.0 gal. 12.7 gal. -1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 37.4 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.6 in 53.2 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.6 in 50.6 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.1 in -1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 0.0 in 37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.8 in 0.0 in 52.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.8 in 0.0 in 52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 0.0 in 35.4 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 33.6 in
Cargo Volume 12.4 ft3 5.3 ft3 7.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo

2008 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.6L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
its just like a pickup seat lots of headroom and i am 6 foot 2 with a long torso see full Chevrolet Aveo review
2008 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo 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
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
 

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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