Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Chrysler Sebring | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 91.7 in | 17.2 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 157.3 in | 36.5 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 67.7 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 49.0 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3954 lb. | 2542 lb. | 1412 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 53.2 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.2 in | 0.0 in | 44.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 0.0 in | 33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 32.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler Sebring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Beats Accord in seat comfort. see full Chrysler Sebring review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Largest in its class so far as I can tell after going from dealership to dealship to compare. see full Chrysler Sebring review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |