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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6500 140 lb-ft@5000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 106.4 in | -14.7 in |
| Length | 157.3 in | 175.6 in | -18.3 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 69.7 in | -2 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 52.8 in | -3.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3094 lb. | -653 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.3 in | -2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | -31.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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