Mazda MX-5 Miata (2009) vs. Ford Escape (2016) Specs

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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2016 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Ford Escape
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	105.9 in	-14.2 in
Length	157.3 in	178.1 in	-20.8 in
Width	67.7 in	72.4 in	-4.7 in
Height	49.0 in	66.3 in	-17.3 in
Curb Weight	2527 lb.	3732 lb.	-1205 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	15.1 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	39.9 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	56.0 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	54.8 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	40.4 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	39.0 in	-39 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.4 in	-52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	36.8 in	-36.8 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	-34.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.3 ft³	34.3 ft³	-29 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.3 ft³	67.8 ft³	-62.5 ft³

2009 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

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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