Chevrolet Malibu (2018) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

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2018 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	91.7 in	19.7 in
Length	193.8 in	157.3 in	36.5 in
Width	73.0 in	67.7 in	5.3 in
Height	57.7 in	49.0 in	8.7 in
Curb Weight	3388 lb.	2441 lb.	947 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	12.7 gal.	3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	37.4 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	53.2 in	5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	50.6 in	3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	43.1 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	0.0 in	37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	0.0 in	57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.4 in	0.0 in	53.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	0.0 in	38.1 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	37 in
Cargo Volume	15.8 ft³	5.3 ft³	10.5 ft³

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2012 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

2012 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

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