Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Nissan Versa | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 102.4 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 176.0 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 66.7 in | 1 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 60.4 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 2720 lb. | -279 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.6 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.5 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 48.8 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.2 in | -47.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -36.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -8.5 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 Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |