Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 119.8 in | -28.1 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 199.8 in | -42.5 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 75.8 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 70.9 in | -21.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4756 lb. | -2229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.5 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 57.0 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.3 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -67.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 47.7 ft3 | -42.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -79.2 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |