Mazda MX-5 Miata (2017) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2021) Specs

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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2021
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Mazda Mazda3
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	90.9 in	107.3 in	-16.4 in
Length	154.1 in	183.5 in	-29.4 in
Width	68.3 in	70.7 in	-2.4 in
Height	49.0 in	56.9 in	-7.9 in
Curb Weight	2494 lb.	3379 lb.	-885 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.8 in	38.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.2 in	55.7 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.0 in	54.6 in	-2.6 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	4.5 ft³	13.2 ft³	-8.7 ft³

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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