Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,610 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,110 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 60 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,034 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,001 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,412 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,481 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 894 mm | -894 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,250 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 780 mm | -780 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,708 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 150 L | 320 L | -170 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 1,257 L | 4.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 2,008 L | 3.3 |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2010 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
CAN SEAT 6 PEOPLE see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
2nd-row seat slide fore/aft and recline. Ample room even for larger passengers to be comfortable on long trips. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
6-passenger seating adequate for older teens, stows away for hauling capacity. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2010 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
LAST ROW TOO SMALL FOR ADULTS see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not great support in either the seat cushion or back. However, driving position is fine. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too small for a road trip with 6 grown men. The 2nd row is tight but not uncomfortable for me (6 ft tall). The 3rd row is for children or pets only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
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 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 |
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 |