Mazda CX-5 (2021) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

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2021 Mazda CX-5 and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2021	2012
Model	Mazda CX-5	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.2 in	91.7 in	14.5 in
Length	179.1 in	157.3 in	21.8 in
Width	72.5 in	67.7 in	4.8 in
Height	65.3 in	49.0 in	16.3 in
Curb Weight	3699 lb.	2527 lb.	1172 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.8 gal.	12.7 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	37.4 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	53.2 in	3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	50.6 in	4.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	43.1 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	0.0 in	39 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	0.0 in	55.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.6 in	0.0 in	39.6 in
Total Legroom	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	37.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.9 ft³	5.3 ft³	25.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	59.6 ft³	5.3 ft³	54.3 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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