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Ford Fusion (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Fusion and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Ford Fusion and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Ford Fusion Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 91.7 in 15.7 in
Length 190.2 in 157.3 in 32.9 in
Width 72.2 in 67.7 in 4.5 in
Height 57.2 in 49.0 in 8.2 in
Curb Weight 3280 lb. 2527 lb. 753 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 37.4 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 53.2 in 4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.0 in 50.6 in 3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 43.1 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 0.0 in 37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 0.0 in 56.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.6 in 0.0 in 53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.0 in 0.0 in 37 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 36.2 in
Cargo Volume 15.8 ft3 5.3 ft3 10.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Fusion

2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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