Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Lexus ES | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 107.1 in | -15.4 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 191.1 in | -33.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.3 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 57.3 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2447 lb. | 3472 lb. | -1025 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.8 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.5 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.9 in | -36.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -34.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | -9.2 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 |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review |