Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Subaru BRZ | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6500 140 lb-ft@5000 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 101.2 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 166.7 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 69.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 50.6 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 2812 lb. | -371 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.5 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.1 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 29.9 in | -29.9 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | -28.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2017 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |