Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 91.7 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 168.5 in | 157.3 in | 11.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 67.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 49.0 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 2441 lb. | -75 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 12.7 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.2 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 50.6 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 0.0 in | 34.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |
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 |