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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Ford Taurus X (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Ford Taurus X specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2009 Ford Taurus X Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Ford Taurus X  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
263 hp@6250
249 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 112.9 in -21.2 in
Length 157.3 in 200.3 in -43 in
Width 67.7 in 74.9 in -7.2 in
Height 49.0 in 67.4 in -18.4 in
Curb Weight 2527 lb. 4204 lb. -1677 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 19.0 gal. -6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 39.4 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 58.5 in -5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 55.2 in -4.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 40.8 in 2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 39.4 in -39.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.9 in -57.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.4 in -56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 39.8 in -39.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.5 in -38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 50.6 in -50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 46.0 in -46 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.6 in -33.6 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 114.2 in (over 3 rows) -71.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.3 ft3 17.4 ft3 -12.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.3 47.4 ft3 -42.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 ft3 85.2 ft3 -79.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 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 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 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 2009 Ford Taurus X

2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review
 
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