| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Flex | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
|
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 117.9 in | -26.2 in |
| Length | 157.3 in | 201.8 in | -44.5 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 75.9 in | -8.2 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 68.0 in | -19 in |
| Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 4839 lb. | -2398 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 41.8 in | -4.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.4 in | -5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.5 in | -4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.1 in | -58.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.3 in | -44.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -75.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 43.2 ft3 | -37.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -77.9 ft3 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Flex.