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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2007 Subaru Forester specs.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2012 2007  
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
224 hp@5600
226 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
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 2007 Subaru Forester

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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