| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Jeep Commander | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 305 hp@5000 334 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 109.5 in | -17.8 in |
| Length | 157.3 in | 188.5 in | -31.2 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 74.8 in | -7.1 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 71.9 in | -22.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2542 lb. | 4930 lb. | -2388 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 42.1 in | -4.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.0 in | -5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.6 in | -5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.2 in | -40.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.9 in | -28.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | -63.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 36.4 ft3 | -31.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 | -63.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Jeep Commander.