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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) vs. Ford Explorer (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2017 Ford Explorer specs.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2017 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2008 2017  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Ford Explorer  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,329 mm 2,860 mm 0 mm
Length 3,995 mm 5,037 mm -2 mm
Width 1,720 mm 2,004 mm -1 mm
Height 1,245 mm 1,778 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,107 kg 2,102 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 70 L -22 L
Headroom, Row 1 950 mm 1,052 mm 949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,285 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 1,031 mm -1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,549 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,443 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 1,003 mm -1 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 960 mm -960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,290 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,034 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 846 mm -846 mm
Total Legroom 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 150 L 595 L -445 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.3 1,243 L 4.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 2,313 L 3.3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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