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Ford Explorer (2017) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2014) Specs

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2017 Ford Explorer and 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2017 2014  
Model Ford Explorer Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
167 hp@7000
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 91.7 in 20.9 in
Length 198.3 in 157.3 in 41 in
Width 78.9 in 67.7 in 11.2 in
Height 70.0 in 49.0 in 21 in
Curb Weight 4457 lb. 2447 lb. 2010 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 12.7 gal. 5.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.4 in 37.4 in 4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 53.2 in 8.3 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 40.6 in 0.0 in 40.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 0.0 in 61 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.8 in 0.0 in 56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 0.0 in 39.5 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 33.3 in 0.0 in 33.3 in
Total Legroom 113.4 in (over 3 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 70.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 5.3 ft3 15.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 5.3 38.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.7 ft3 5.3 ft3 76.4 ft3

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