Mazda MX-5 Miata (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
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	2542 lb.	3440 lb.	-898 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

2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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2012 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

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