Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2017) Specs

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Subaru Forester
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	103.9 in	-12.2 in
Length	157.3 in	180.9 in	-23.6 in
Width	67.7 in	70.7 in	-3 in
Height	49.0 in	66.4 in	-17.4 in
Curb Weight	2441 lb.	3624 lb.	-1183 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	15.9 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	41.4 in	-4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	57.0 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	53.9 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	43.0 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	39.8 in	-39.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.0 in	-38 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-37.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.3 ft³	34.4 ft³	-29.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.3 ft³	74.7 ft³	-69.4 ft³

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

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

2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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