Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,559 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,153 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 64 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,057 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,412 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 150 L | 949 L | -799 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 1,934 L | 4.3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2011 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 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 |
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 |