| Model Year | 2023 | 2017 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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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 | 198.3 in | -44.2 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 78.9 in | -10.6 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 70.0 in | -21 in |
| Curb Weight | 2514 lb. | 4890 lb. | -2376 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.8 in | 41.4 in | -4.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 61.5 in | -9.3 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 | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 61.0 in | -61 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.8 in | -56.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 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 | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -70.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 4.5 | 43.9 ft3 | -39.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.5 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -77.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.