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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Nissan Altima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2006 Nissan Altima specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2006 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Nissan Altima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 110.2 in -18.5 in
Length 157.3 in 192.3 in -35 in
Width 67.7 in 70.4 in -2.7 in
Height 49.0 in 57.9 in -8.9 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3041 lb. -600 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 20.0 gal. -7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 40.8 in -3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 56.3 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 53.0 in -2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 43.9 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.6 in -37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.0 in -56 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.5 in -54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.4 in -36.4 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) -37.2 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 15.6 ft3 -10.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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