Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 109.8 in | -18.1 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 188.2 in | -30.9 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 74.0 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 74.6 in | -25.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4871 lb. | -2344 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -10.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.5 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.1 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -60.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 49.7 ft3 | -44.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -72.2 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |