Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Element | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 91.7 in | 9.7 in |
Length | 169.9 in | 157.3 in | 12.6 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 67.7 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 49.0 in | 21.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3515 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1074 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 37.4 in | 5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.2 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 50.6 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.1 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 69.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Honda Element.
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |