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Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6500 190 Nm@5000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 158 kW@7500 216 Nm@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,460 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,107 kg | 1,403 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 60 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 970 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 935 mm | -935 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,394 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,222 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 150 L | 215 L | -65 L |
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 |
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 |