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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2021 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2021  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda Mazda3  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
turbocharged
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5000
320 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 107.3 in -15.6 in
Length 157.3 in 183.5 in -26.2 in
Width 67.7 in 70.7 in -3 in
Height 49.0 in 56.9 in -7.9 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3379 lb. -938 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 13.2 gal. -0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 38.0 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.7 in -2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 54.6 in -4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.3 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.3 in -37.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.5 in -53.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 50.9 in -50.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 35.1 in -35.1 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 77.4 in (over 2 rows) -34.3 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 13.2 ft3 -7.9 ft3

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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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