Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Lexus ES | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 111.0 in | -20.1 in |
Length | 154.1 in | 192.7 in | -38.6 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 71.7 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 57.1 in | -8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2445 lb. | 3549 lb. | -1104 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.8 in | 37.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 57.6 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.0 in | 54.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -38.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.5 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
2018 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Lexus ES.