Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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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 |
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 |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |