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Ford Taurus X (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Ford Taurus X and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2007  
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
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.9 in 91.7 in 21.2 in
Length 200.3 in 157.3 in 43 in
Width 74.9 in 67.7 in 7.2 in
Height 67.4 in 49.0 in 18.4 in
Curb Weight 4033 lb. 2527 lb. 1506 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 12.7 gal. 6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 37.4 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 53.2 in 5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 50.6 in 4.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 43.1 in -2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 0.0 in 39.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.9 in 0.0 in 57.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.4 in 0.0 in 56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 0.0 in 39.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.5 in 0.0 in 38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.6 in 0.0 in 50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 46.0 in 0.0 in 46 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.6 in 0.0 in 33.6 in
Total Legroom 114.2 in (over 3 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 71.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.4 ft3 5.3 ft3 12.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.4 ft3 5.3 42.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.2 ft3 5.3 ft3 79.9 ft3

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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 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
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
 
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