Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 126.6 in | -34.9 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 203.1 in | -45.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 77.1 in | -9.4 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 65.4 in | -16.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2542 lb. | 4960 lb. | -2418 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 60.3 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 39.8 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.4 in | -40.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.6 in | -59.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -65.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 42.2 ft3 | -36.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -79.7 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.