Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Minivan | |
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Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 108.3 in | -16.6 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 180.5 in | -23.2 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 68.9 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 63.6 in | -14.6 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 | 53.1 in | -2.5 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 | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.4 in | -39.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -67.5 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 |
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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |