Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
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 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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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 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |