Jeep Cherokee (2020) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

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2020 Jeep Cherokee and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Jeep Cherokee	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5250 295 lb-ft@3000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	91.7 in	14.6 in
Length	182.0 in	157.3 in	24.7 in
Width	73.2 in	67.7 in	5.5 in
Height	65.7 in	49.0 in	16.7 in
Curb Weight	3730 lb.	2441 lb.	1289 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	12.7 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	37.4 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.6 in	53.2 in	4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	50.6 in	3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	43.1 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	0.0 in	38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.9 in	0.0 in	49.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.3 in	0.0 in	40.3 in
Total Legroom	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	38.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.8 ft³	5.3 ft³	19.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.9 ft³	5.3 ft³	49.6 ft³

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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