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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) vs. Ford Mustang (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2006 Ford Mustang specs.

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2006 Ford Mustang Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Ford Mustang  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
125 kW@7000
190 Nm@5000
4.6L V8
OHC-2v
224 kW@5750
434 Nm@4500
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,329 mm 2,720 mm 0 mm
Length 3,995 mm 4,765 mm -1 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,877 mm 0 mm
Height 1,245 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,107 kg 1,646 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 61 L -13 L
Headroom, Row 1 950 mm 986 mm -36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,285 mm 1,361 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,085 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 922 mm -922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,143 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,148 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 770 mm -770 mm
Total Legroom 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 150 L 275 L -125 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 2006 Ford Mustang

2006 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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