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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) vs. Chevrolet Corvette (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette specs.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Chevrolet Corvette  
Engine  
Transmission  
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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