Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 90.9 in | 28 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 154.1 in | 50.9 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 68.3 in | 10.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 48.6 in | 21.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 2381 lb. | 2409 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 37.4 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 52.2 in | 9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 52.0 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 0.0 in | 39.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 0.0 in | 61.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 68.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 4.6 | 64.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 | 111.8 ft3 |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata.