Chevrolet Aveo (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs .
2009 Chevrolet Aveo and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
Model Year
2009
2011
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
2568 lb.
2441 lb.
127 lb.
Fuel Capacity
12.0 gal.
12.7 gal.
-0.7 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 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
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
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2009 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year Body/Powertrain Comment
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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
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