Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 112.6 in | -20.9 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 197.1 in | -39.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 78.9 in | -11.2 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 70.4 in | -21.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 4921 lb. | -2480 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.6 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 61.3 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 57.3 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.6 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 61.0 in | -61 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -70.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 43.8 ft3 | -38.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -75.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.