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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) vs. Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo specs.

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Specifications

Model Year 2011 2007  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
167 hp@7000
140 lb-ft@5000
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
303 hp@5600
323 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD FWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 110.5 in -18.8 in
Length 157.3 in 196.7 in -39.4 in
Width 67.7 in 72.9 in -5.2 in
Height 49.0 in 55.8 in -6.8 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3577 lb. -1136 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 17.5 gal. -4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 38.1 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 58.3 in -5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 55.2 in -4.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.4 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.5 in -36.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.0 in -57 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.5 in -55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 35.8 in -35.8 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) -35.1 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 15.8 ft3 -10.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo

2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2008 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2008 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2006 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2008 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
 
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