Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Acura RL | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
|
Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 110.2 in | -18.5 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 195.8 in | -38.5 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 72.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 57.2 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 4099 lb. | -1658 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 19.4 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.5 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.1 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -35.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura RL.