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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 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 |
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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