Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 90.9 in | 22.8 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 154.1 in | 39.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 68.3 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 48.6 in | 24.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 2381 lb. | 2150 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.2 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.0 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 0.0 in | 58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 71.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 4.6 | 39.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 | 79.1 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer 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.