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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) vs. Ford Taurus (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Ford Taurus specs.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Ford Taurus  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,329 mm 2,868 mm 0 mm
Length 3,995 mm 5,154 mm -2 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,935 mm 0 mm
Height 1,245 mm 1,542 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,107 kg 1,821 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 76 L -28 L
Headroom, Row 1 950 mm 991 mm -41 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,285 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 960 mm -960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,445 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,417 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 968 mm -968 mm
Total Legroom 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 150 L 569 L -419 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2012 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review
 
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