Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Pontiac Torrent | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 112.5 in | -20.8 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 188.8 in | -31.5 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.4 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 69.3 in | -20.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4060 lb. | -1533 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 16.6 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.9 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.7 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 51.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.2 in | -40.2 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -29.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 | -63.3 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |