Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 3,002 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 5,085 mm | -2 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,146 kg | 2,390 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 100 L | -52 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,003 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 991 mm | -991 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,476 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 150 L | 309 L | -159 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 1,136 L | 4.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 2,512 L | 3.3 |
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 |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |