| Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Ford Transit Connect | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 120.6 in | -28.9 in |
| Length | 157.3 in | 190.0 in | -32.7 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 72.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 71.6 in | -22.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3998 lb. | -1557 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 46.9 in | -9.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.6 in | -4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 54.2 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.7 in | -45.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
| Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -69.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 | -19.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 60.1 ft3 | -54.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 106.0 ft3 | -100.7 ft3 |
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect.