Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Nissan cube | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 99.6 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 156.5 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 66.7 in | 1 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 65.0 in | -16 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 2762 lb. | -321 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 42.6 in | -5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.2 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 48.8 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.2 in | -40.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.6 in | -47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | -52.8 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 |
2010 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |