Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Infiniti FX | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.5 in | 91.7 in | 21.8 in |
Length | 191.3 in | 157.3 in | 34 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 67.7 in | 8.2 in |
Height | 65.0 in | 49.0 in | 16 in |
Curb Weight | 4094 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1653 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 37.4 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.2 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 50.6 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.7 in | 43.1 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 19.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 56.7 ft3 |
2009 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Longest drive was 6 hours and had no discomfort whatsoever. Have ridden for 4 hours in a Toyota Rav4 and was almost in pain after an hour. see full Infiniti FX review |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |