Mazda MX-5 Miata (2007) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2012) Specs

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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2012
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Mazda Mazda3
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	103.9 in	-12.2 in
Length	157.3 in	180.9 in	-23.6 in
Width	67.7 in	69.1 in	-1.4 in
Height	49.0 in	57.9 in	-8.9 in
Curb Weight	2441 lb.	3257 lb.	-816 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	14.5 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	38.1 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	54.9 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	53.7 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	42.0 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.4 in	-37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.0 in	-54 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	36.2 in	-36.2 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-35.1 in
Cargo Volume	5.3 ft³	11.8 ft³	-6.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011	4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011	4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

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