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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2017) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2017 Chevrolet Cruze specs.

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year 2017 2017  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Chevrolet Cruze  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 90.9 in 106.3 in -15.4 in
Length 154.1 in 183.7 in -29.6 in
Width 68.3 in 70.5 in -2.2 in
Height 49.0 in 57.4 in -8.4 in
Curb Weight 2445 lb. 2835 lb. -390 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 13.7 gal. -1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 36.8 in 38.9 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 54.9 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.0 in 53.2 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.0 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.3 in -37.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.2 in -53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.9 in -51.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.1 in -36.1 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) -35 in
Cargo Volume 4.5 ft3 14.8 ft3 -10.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 

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