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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Nissan Versa (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Nissan Versa specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Nissan Versa Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Nissan Versa  
Engine  
Transmission  
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

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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 2008 Nissan Versa

2008 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
No back ache.. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Good comfortable seats using quality materials. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Plenty of room for 4 tall adults see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
HUGE rear seat leg room for kids see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Nice to be in a smaller car but still have room for my longer frame . . . seats more comfortable than anticipated. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
large enough for actual adult to sit in see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I love how the Tiida/Versa has more rear leg room in it than the maxima does. a male of my build can sit in the back seat comfortably with the passenger seat pushed all the way back see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I had an old large dog who loved car rides, and this car was lower to the ground to allow her easier access, and the backseat was very comfortable and spacious for her. Human guests also appreciated the more spacious rear seat room and comfort, though for the past year or 2 I have completely removed the rear seats in favor of even more cargo room (and the excuse not to transport people). see full Nissan Versa review
2008 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The front seats lumbar support are uncomfortable. The back seats are a lot better, they feel really comfortable to sit or take a nap in. see full Nissan Versa review
2007 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The seats on this were really not nice. Cheap is the word. Poor shaping, no lumbar support. They have really improved this in the new 2012 sedan, at least. It only took them 5 years. see full Nissan Versa review
 
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