Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6400 181 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 103.1 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 179.4 in | -22.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.6 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 64.7 in | -15.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2542 lb. | 3479 lb. | -937 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.6 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 54.5 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -29.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -65.6 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2015 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD |
The front seat seems a bit thin and does require adjustment for comfort after awhile. see full Honda CR-V review |