Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Acura MDX (2007) Specs

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2007 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2012	2007
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Acura MDX
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	108.3 in	-16.6 in
Length	157.3 in	190.7 in	-33.4 in
Width	67.7 in	78.5 in	-10.8 in
Height	49.0 in	68.2 in	-19.2 in
Curb Weight	2527 lb.	4539 lb.	-2012 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	21.0 gal.	-8.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	39.2 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	61.6 in	-8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	59.0 in	-8.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.2 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.6 in	-38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	61.5 in	-61.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.7 in	-38.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.1 in	-29.1 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-65.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.3 ft³	15.0 ft³	-9.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	5.3	42.9 ft³	-37.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.3 ft³	83.5 ft³	-78.2 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Acura MDX

2007 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review
2006	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review
2006	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review

2007 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review

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