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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) vs. Lexus IS (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2020 Lexus IS specs.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2020 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2008 2020  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Lexus IS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 110.2 in -18.5 in
Length 157.3 in 184.3 in -27 in
Width 67.7 in 71.3 in -3.6 in
Height 49.0 in 56.3 in -7.3 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3583 lb. -1142 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 17.4 gal. -4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 38.2 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.9 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 54.3 in -3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 44.8 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.9 in -36.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.4 in -53.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.0 in -54 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 32.2 in -32.2 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) -33.9 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 10.8 ft3 -5.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
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
 

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