Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Dodge Avenger | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 108.9 in | -17.2 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 190.9 in | -33.6 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.8 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 58.9 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 3738 lb. | -1211 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.0 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.4 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2008 Dodge Avenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It fits three teenagers easily see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of interior space, seats are pretty comfortable. see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy rear seat both in terms of legroom, head and shoulder room. Easy to enter and exit, especially when you have a child in a car seat, plenty of room to work around. The split rear seat folds down for extra cargo room if needed. see full Dodge Avenger review |