Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 124 kW@6500 190 Nm@5000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6000 262 Nm@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,437 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,146 kg | 1,609 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 62 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,026 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 996 mm | -996 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,420 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,247 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 150 L | 827 L | -677 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 1,877 L | 4.3 |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |