Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Jeep Liberty | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 104.3 in | -12.6 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 174.4 in | -17.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.6 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 71.9 in | -22.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 3821 lb. | -1294 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.7 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.5 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 57.0 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.1 in | -42.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 29.0 ft3 | -23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | -63.7 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 |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |