Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus SC | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 288 hp@5600 317 lb-ft@3400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 91.7 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 157.3 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 67.7 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 53.1 in | 49.0 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3840 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1399 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 37.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.2 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 50.6 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 43.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 0.0 in | 27.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.6 in | 0.0 in | 46.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.5 in | 0.0 in | 49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 0.0 in | 27.1 in |
Total Legroom | 70.7 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 27.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.8 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Lexus SC.
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 |