Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Ford Fiesta (2012) Specs

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Ford Fiesta Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Ford Fiesta
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	98.0 in	-6.3 in
Length	157.3 in	173.6 in	-16.3 in
Width	67.7 in	66.8 in	0.9 in
Height	49.0 in	58.0 in	-9 in
Curb Weight	2441 lb.	2578 lb.	-137 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	11.9 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	39.1 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	52.7 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	50.6 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	42.2 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.1 in	-37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.0 in	-49 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.2 in	-49.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	31.2 in	-31.2 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	-30.3 in
Cargo Volume	5.3 ft³	12.8 ft³	-7.5 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Fiesta

2012 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review

2012 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	I was told that it is comfortable for a short ride but after 45 minutes my passengers were complaining about lack of room and comfort. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Smallish like all b-segment cars. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Its cramped, but seems about the same as any other car in its size range. It was easier to get in and out of compared to a Mazda 2 and about the same as current generation Prius C. I wouldn't take anyone long distances in the rear, but I didn't expect to. We have a 2009 Prius which is our long distance carry people car. I wanted something with good handling and economy that was well built and that's what I got. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seat narrow and limited headroom see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	while it felt my family of 5 comfortably, it might not fit others.... see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat legroom is limited, especially if front seat passengers adjust their seats rearward. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Basically, it is a two seater. Car seats and small children will fit ok in the back. Essentially it is a great commuter car. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	rear seat leg room is tight. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Very tiny. Had to squeeze in. Not very comfortable for long term. Feels a bit crowded. see full Ford Fiesta review

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