Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Nissan LEAF | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 106.3 in | -14.6 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 175.0 in | -17.7 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 69.7 in | -2 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 61.0 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3366 lb. | -925 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 41.2 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.4 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 51.5 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.1 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.3 in | -37.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.5 in | -52.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.1 in | -31.1 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | -30.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 5.3 ft3 |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |