Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Audi A3 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 101.5 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 168.7 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 69.5 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 56.0 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 2447 lb. | 3660 lb. | -1213 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.9 in | -36.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -49.3 ft3 |
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |