| Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 111.2 in | -19.5 in |
| Length | 157.3 in | 185.7 in | -28.4 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 75.8 in | -8.1 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 67.2 in | -18.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2542 lb. | 4282 lb. | -1740 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.0 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.9 in | -5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 54.8 in | -4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.3 in | -39.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.8 in | -58.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -37.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -26.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 69.6 ft3 | -64.3 ft3 |
| 2013 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 | ||
| 2013 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 |
| 2010 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |