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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) vs. Ford Five Hundred (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2006 Ford Five Hundred specs.

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2006 Ford Five Hundred Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Ford Five Hundred  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
203 hp@5750
207 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 112.9 in -21.2 in
Length 157.3 in 200.7 in -43.4 in
Width 67.7 in 74.5 in -6.8 in
Height 49.0 in 60.1 in -11.1 in
Curb Weight 2527 lb. 3814 lb. -1287 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 20.0 gal. -7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 39.4 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 57.8 in -4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 53.7 in -3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 41.2 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.6 in -38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.6 in -57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.6 in -53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 41.9 in -41.9 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 83.1 in (over 2 rows) -40 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 21.2 ft3 -15.9 ft3

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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 2006 Ford Five Hundred

2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review
2007 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review
2006 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review
2006 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review
2006 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review
2006 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review
2005 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review
 
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