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Ford Explorer (2015) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2018) Specs

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2015 Ford Explorer and 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2015 2018  
Model Ford Explorer Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
216 kW@6500
346 Nm@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
116 kW@6000
201 Nm@4600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,309 mm 0 mm
Length 5,006 mm 3,914 mm 2 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,735 mm 1 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,057 kg 1,131 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 45 L 25 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 935 mm -934 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,557 mm 1,326 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,321 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,029 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,549 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Headroom, Row 3 960 mm 0 mm 960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,290 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,034 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 843 mm 0 mm 843 mm
Total Legroom 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 595 L 127 L 468 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,240 L 4.5 -3.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,285 L 4.5 -2.5 L

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