Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 91.7 in | 24.3 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 157.3 in | 27.1 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 67.7 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 72.3 in | 49.0 in | 23.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4180 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1739 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.6 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 8.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 37.4 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.2 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 50.6 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.1 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.4 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 41.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 76.7 ft3 |
2007 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2011 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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 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 |