Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Focus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 104.3 in | -12.6 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 178.5 in | -21.2 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.8 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 57.7 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 2907 lb. | -466 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.6 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.9 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |