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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Nissan Altima (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2015 Nissan Altima specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2015 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2012 2015  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Nissan Altima  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
167 hp@7000
140 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
251 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 7-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain RWD FWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 109.3 in -17.6 in
Length 157.3 in 191.5 in -34.2 in
Width 67.7 in 72.0 in -4.3 in
Height 49.0 in 57.9 in -8.9 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3295 lb. -854 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 18.0 gal. -5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 40.0 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 56.4 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 54.0 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 45.0 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.1 in -37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.4 in -56.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.1 in -52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.1 in -36.1 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -38 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 15.4 ft3 -10.1 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 2015 Nissan Altima

2015 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
best seats... most comfortable! I wont go back to Honda. dang. see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
I bought this car because of the front seat leg room. I'm 6' 5" tall with a 36" inseam. This is the first car I've ever owned that I fit in perfectly. The cloth bucket seats are very comfortable. Every control is in easy reach even though I have the seat as far back as it can go. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel is great. This is the first mid size sedan since I've owned. It has more interior room than a 1999 Buick LeSabre I owned 10 years ago. see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The seats are quite comfortable. They feel like they have memory foam in them. see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Superb see full Nissan Altima review
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Adequate see full Nissan Altima review
 
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