Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 130.5 in | -38.8 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 210.2 in | -52.9 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.7 in | -6 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 72.5 in | -23.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4618 lb. | -2091 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.0 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.4 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.9 in | -36.9 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -36.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 5.3 ft3 |
2008 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 |
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 |
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |