Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2018) Specs

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2016	2018
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,309 mm	2,830 mm	0 mm
Length	3,914 mm	4,923 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,735 mm	1,854 mm	0 mm
Height	1,234 mm	1,466 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,058 kg	1,537 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	45 L	60 L	-15 L
Headroom, Row 1	950 mm	993 mm	-43 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,326 mm	1,486 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,321 mm	1,374 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,095 mm	1,067 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	0 mm	953 mm	-953 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,450 mm	-1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,356 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	0 mm	968 mm	-968 mm
Total Legroom	1,095 mm (over 1 row)	2,035 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume	130 L	447 L	-317 L

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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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