Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-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 | 190.6 in | -33.3 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.2 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 57.8 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2447 lb. | 3556 lb. | -1109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.3 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.4 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 43.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -35.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -8.9 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 2014 Nissan Maxima.