Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2006) Specs

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Subaru Forester
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	99.4 in	-7.7 in
Length	157.3 in	176.6 in	-19.3 in
Width	67.7 in	68.3 in	-0.6 in
Height	49.0 in	65.0 in	-16 in
Curb Weight	2441 lb.	3350 lb.	-909 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	15.9 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	39.8 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	53.5 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	51.6 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	43.6 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	39.7 in	-39.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.6 in	-53.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	33.7 in	-33.7 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	-34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.3 ft³	32.0 ft³	-26.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.3 ft³	57.7 ft³	-52.4 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
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

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
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review

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