Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Nissan 350Z | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 104.3 in | -12.6 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 169.8 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.5 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 52.5 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2447 lb. | 3580 lb. | -1133 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.2 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.6 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.6 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 | 1.2 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 |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |