| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| 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. | 2960 lb. | -519 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 |
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Focus.