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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Chevrolet SS (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 SS specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2016 Chevrolet SS Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Chevrolet SS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 114.8 in -23.1 in
Length 157.3 in 195.5 in -38.2 in
Width 67.7 in 74.7 in -7 in
Height 49.0 in 57.9 in -8.9 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3997 lb. -1556 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 18.8 gal. -6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 38.7 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 59.1 in -5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 57.2 in -6.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.3 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.0 in -38 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 59.0 in -59 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 58.0 in -58 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 39.7 in -39.7 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 82 in (over 2 rows) -38.9 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 16.4 ft3 -11.1 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 SS

2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS

2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review
 
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