Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 90.9 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 154.1 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 67.8 in | 68.3 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 48.6 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2783 lb. | 2381 lb. | 402 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 52.2 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 52.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 0.0 in | 49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 0.0 in | 31.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 30.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
2015 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Fiesta.
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.