Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Lexus ES | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 109.3 in | -17.6 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 191.1 in | -33.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 57.1 in | -8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3580 lb. | -1139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.3 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.9 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |