Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Lexus LS | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 278 hp@5600 312 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 115.2 in | -23.5 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 197.4 in | -40.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 72.0 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 58.7 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 3990 lb. | -1463 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.3 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 56.7 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 44.0 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | -38.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -14.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Lexus LS.