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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Saturn VUE (2008) Specs

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

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Saturn VUE Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Saturn VUE  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
257 hp@6500
241 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 106.6 in -14.9 in
Length 157.3 in 180.1 in -22.8 in
Width 67.7 in 72.8 in -5.1 in
Height 49.0 in 67.0 in -18 in
Curb Weight 2527 lb. 4325 lb. -1798 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 19.0 gal. -6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 40.2 in -2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 56.0 in -2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 52.6 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 40.7 in 2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 39.3 in -39.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.9 in -55.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.9 in -52.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.9 in -36.9 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 77.6 in (over 2 rows) -34.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.3 ft3 26.5 ft3 -21.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 ft3 54.3 ft3 -49 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 Saturn VUE

2008 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
There`s LOT`S of head and leg room...enough said! see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD
Most space in its class. see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
very roomy, i dont feel cramped in see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
You have a lot of space in front seat that you do not feel too tight that you cannot move. It is very rommy and also in the back too. see full Saturn VUE review
2008 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Too hard. see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It need more lumbar support. see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Not enough leg room. Back seat is not cushioned sufficiently for comfort. Backseat rest is to upright with minimal adjustments see full Saturn VUE review
 
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