Ford Explorer (2014) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2007) Specs

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2014 Ford Explorer and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2014	2007
Model	Ford Explorer	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	91.7 in	20.9 in
Length	197.1 in	157.3 in	39.8 in
Width	78.9 in	67.7 in	11.2 in
Height	70.4 in	49.0 in	21.4 in
Curb Weight	4921 lb.	2441 lb.	2480 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	12.7 gal.	5.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	37.4 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.3 in	53.2 in	8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	50.6 in	6.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	43.1 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	0.0 in	40.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	0.0 in	61 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	0.0 in	39.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	70.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	5.3 ft³	15.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	5.3	38.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.7 ft³	5.3 ft³	75.4 ft³

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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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