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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) vs. Mazda Mazda5 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Mazda Mazda5 specs.

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda Mazda5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Minivan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 108.3 in -16.6 in
Length 157.3 in 181.5 in -24.2 in
Width 67.7 in 69.1 in -1.4 in
Height 49.0 in 64.2 in -15.2 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3417 lb. -976 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 15.9 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 40.7 in -3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.5 in -2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 52.9 in -2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 40.7 in 2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 39.4 in -39.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.6 in -55.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 58.3 in -58.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 35.2 in -35.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.1 in -37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 49.2 in -49.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 40.9 in -40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 30.7 in -30.7 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 106.6 in (over 3 rows) -63.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.3 ft3 11.3 ft3 -6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 5.3 44.4 ft3 -39.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 ft3 70.9 ft3 -65.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda5

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2007 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2007 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
 
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