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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Ford Explorer specs.

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Ford Explorer  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
118 kW@6700
190 Nm@5000
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
218 kW@5750
407 Nm@3950
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,329 mm 2,888 mm 0 mm
Length 3,995 mm 4,912 mm -1 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,245 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,146 kg 2,055 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 85 L -37 L
Headroom, Row 1 950 mm 1,011 mm 949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,285 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 983 mm -983 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,496 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,410 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 937 mm -937 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 950 mm -950 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,349 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,151 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 886 mm -886 mm
Total Legroom 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 150 L 385 L -235 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.3 1,243 L 4.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 2,370 L 3.3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review
 
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