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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) vs. Subaru BRZ (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2017 Subaru BRZ specs.

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2017 Subaru BRZ Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru BRZ

2017 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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