Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
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@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-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 | 191.6 in | -34.3 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 78.5 in | -10.8 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 68.2 in | -19.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2542 lb. | 4550 lb. | -2008 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 | 37.5 in | -37.5 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |