Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Lexus ES | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 113.0 in | -21.3 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 195.9 in | -38.6 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.4 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 56.9 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3690 lb. | -1249 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.9 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.0 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | -38.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 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 2023 Lexus ES.