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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda Mazda6  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 109.8 in -18.1 in
Length 157.3 in 193.7 in -36.4 in
Width 67.7 in 72.4 in -4.7 in
Height 49.0 in 57.9 in -8.9 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3258 lb. -817 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 18.5 gal. -5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 39.4 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 57.3 in -4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 55.1 in -4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.5 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.3 in -37.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.5 in -56.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.9 in -55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.0 in -38 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 80.5 in (over 2 rows) -37.4 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 16.6 ft3 -11.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda6

2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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