| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 112.6 in | -21.7 in |
| Length | 154.1 in | 197.1 in | -43 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 78.9 in | -10.6 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 70.4 in | -21.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2494 lb. | 4731 lb. | -2237 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.8 in | 40.6 in | -3.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 61.3 in | -9.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.0 in | 57.3 in | -5.3 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 | 4.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 4.5 | 43.8 ft3 | -39.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.5 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -76.2 ft3 |
| 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review | ||
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