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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2012 2010  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 112.3 in -20.6 in
Length 157.3 in 191.8 in -34.5 in
Width 67.7 in 70.3 in -2.6 in
Height 49.0 in 57.1 in -8.1 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3450 lb. -1009 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 16.0 gal. -3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 39.4 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.9 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 53.0 in -2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.2 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.2 in -37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.9 in -53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.1 in -52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.6 in -37.6 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 79.8 in (over 2 rows) -36.7 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 15.1 ft3 -9.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 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 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 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 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 
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