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Ford Taurus X (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Ford Taurus X and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
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
 
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. 2542 lb. 1491 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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