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 |
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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 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |