Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Escape | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,621 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,442 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,107 kg | 1,432 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 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,351 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 | 830 L | -680 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 1,877 L | 4.3 |
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 |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |