Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 98.0 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 155.5 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 66.7 in | 1 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 58.1 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 2306 lb. | 135 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.8 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 50.9 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.1 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.0 in | -37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.8 in | -46.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -21.7 ft3 |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |