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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) vs. Ford Fusion (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Ford Fusion specs.

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Ford Fusion Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Ford Fusion  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 107.4 in -15.7 in
Length 157.3 in 190.2 in -32.9 in
Width 67.7 in 72.2 in -4.5 in
Height 49.0 in 57.2 in -8.2 in
Curb Weight 2527 lb. 3430 lb. -903 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 17.5 gal. -4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 38.7 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 57.4 in -4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 54.0 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.3 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.8 in -37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.5 in -56.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.6 in -53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.0 in -37 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -36.2 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 15.8 ft3 -10.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Fusion

2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review
 
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