Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 5,085 mm | -2 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,146 kg | 2,062 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 76 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,006 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 991 mm | -991 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,491 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,422 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,445 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 150 L | 487 L | -337 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 1,368 L | 4.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 2,852 L | 3.3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 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 |
2011 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |