Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Audi TT | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 211 hp@4300 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 97.2 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 164.5 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 72.5 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 53.5 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3307 lb. | -866 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 16.3 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.2 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.1 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 41.1 in (over 1 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
2011 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |
2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
if you can call them rear seats... literally zero leg room or headroom in the back. rear seats (if you can call them that) is only fit for children or short people with no legs... see full Audi TT review |