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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 5,098 mm | -2 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,892 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,527 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,146 kg | 1,730 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 76 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,001 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,361 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,064 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 150 L | 600 L | -450 L |
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 |
2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |