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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) vs. Ford Fusion (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Ford Fusion specs.

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Ford Fusion Specifications

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
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,329 mm 2,728 mm 0 mm
Length 3,995 mm 4,831 mm -1 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,834 mm 0 mm
Height 1,245 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,146 kg 1,556 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 66 L -18 L
Headroom, Row 1 950 mm 983 mm -33 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,285 mm 1,372 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 960 mm -960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,435 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,361 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 940 mm -940 mm
Total Legroom 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 150 L 447 L -297 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron 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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