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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 111.4 in -19.7 in
Length 157.3 in 193.8 in -36.5 in
Width 67.7 in 73.0 in -5.3 in
Height 49.0 in 57.7 in -8.7 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3086 lb. -645 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 13.0 gal. -0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 39.1 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 58.5 in -5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 54.1 in -3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.0 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.5 in -37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.1 in -57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.4 in -53.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.1 in -38.1 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) -37 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 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

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