Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
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 181 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 90.9 in | 22 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 154.1 in | 46.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 68.3 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 48.6 in | 18.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 2388 lb. | 1645 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.4 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 52.2 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.0 in | 3.2 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 | 4.6 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 4.6 | 42.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata.