Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Chevrolet Corvette | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 105.7 in | -14 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 174.6 in | -17.3 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 72.6 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 49.1 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3199 lb. | -758 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.2 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.6 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 43.1 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 11.0 ft3 | -5.7 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 |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Comfortable, reasonably supportive seats for any reasonable street driving. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Front seats are designed for fat people. They need to redesign them to be more snug feel. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |