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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
| 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 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 107.8 in | -16.9 in |
| Length | 154.1 in | 191.5 in | -37.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.0 in | -4.7 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 57.6 in | -8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2445 lb. | 3635 lb. | -1190 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.8 in | 39.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 57.5 in | -5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.0 in | 55.0 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.1 in | 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 | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 4.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2017 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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