Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,798 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,107 kg | 1,476 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 67 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,019 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,445 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,405 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 150 L | 462 L | -312 L |
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 |
2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |