Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Honda Civic | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,309 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,914 mm | 4,440 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,109 kg | 1,176 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 50 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 935 mm | 965 mm | -30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,321 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 892 mm | -892 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,323 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,250 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 770 mm | -770 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 127 L | 326 L | -199 L |
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |