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Ford Taurus X (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 Taurus X and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Ford Taurus X and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Ford Taurus X Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
263 hp@6250
249 lb-ft@4500
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 Wagon 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,868 mm 2,329 mm 0 mm
Length 5,088 mm 3,995 mm 2 mm
Width 1,902 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,712 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,829 kg 1,146 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 48 L 24 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 950 mm -949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,486 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,285 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,036 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,471 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,433 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Headroom, Row 3 978 mm 0 mm 978 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,285 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,168 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 853 mm 0 mm 853 mm
Total Legroom 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 493 L 150 L 343 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,342 L 5.3 -4.3 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,413 L 5.3 -3.3 L

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

2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X 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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