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Ford Expedition (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Expedition and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Ford Expedition and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Ford Expedition Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.0 in 91.7 in 27.3 in
Length 206.5 in 157.3 in 49.2 in
Width 78.8 in 67.7 in 11.1 in
Height 77.2 in 49.0 in 28.2 in
Curb Weight 5578 lb. 2441 lb. 3137 lb.
Fuel Capacity 28.0 gal. 12.7 gal. 15.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 37.4 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.2 in 53.2 in 10 in
Hip Room, Row 1 60.2 in 50.6 in 9.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 43.1 in -2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 0.0 in 39.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.7 in 0.0 in 63.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.9 in 0.0 in 59.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 0.0 in 39.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.3 in 0.0 in 38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 51.9 in 0.0 in 51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 50.2 in 0.0 in 50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3 37.7 in 0.0 in 37.7 in
Total Legroom 117.9 in (over 3 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 74.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.6 ft3 5.3 ft3 13.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 55.0 ft3 5.3 49.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 108.3 ft3 5.3 ft3 103 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Expedition

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2011 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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