Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Mustang | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 300 hp@5750 320 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 107.1 in | -15.4 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 187.6 in | -30.3 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.9 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 55.7 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3628 lb. | -1187 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.4 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.6 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.0 in | -45 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.2 in | -45.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 30.3 in | -30.3 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | -29.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 | -4.4 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 |
2006 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
seat is comfortable can be adjusted to suit your choice of position all controls are within easy reach see full Ford Mustang review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Driving position is very flexible, all the controls are within reach and easy to use. see full Ford Mustang review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room for tall people like me. see full Ford Mustang review |
2006 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
While our present government may blow off the standards & principles of the Geneva Convention, I still find them worthy enough to abide. Mustang rear seats are in clear violation. see full Ford Mustang review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
The Mustang is a cool car, but nowhere near as comfortable see full Ford Mustang review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Not much room in the back of a Mustang... see full Ford Mustang review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is small for adults. see full Ford Mustang review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seat is for kids. see full Ford Mustang review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seats in name only. No real passenger room see full Ford Mustang review |