Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Mercury Mariner | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 103.1 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 175.2 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 67.7 in | -18.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 3526 lb. | -999 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.4 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.6 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.4 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -23.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -61 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2008 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |