Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 125 kW@7000 190 Nm@5000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6250 365 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,920 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,107 kg | 1,609 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 70 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,001 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 947 mm | -947 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,435 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,420 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 150 L | 470 L | -320 L |
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |