Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2010) Specs

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2012	2010
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Subaru Forester
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	103.0 in	-11.3 in
Length	157.3 in	179.5 in	-22.2 in
Width	67.7 in	70.1 in	-2.4 in
Height	49.0 in	65.9 in	-16.9 in
Curb Weight	2527 lb.	3440 lb.	-913 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	16.9 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	41.6 in	-4.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	56.1 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	0.0 in	50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	43.1 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	40.0 in	-40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.6 in	-55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.0 in	-38 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-38 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.3 ft³	33.5 ft³	-28.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.3 ft³	68.3 ft³	-63 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 2010 Subaru Forester

2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review

2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review

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