Mazda MX-5 Miata (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
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	2447 lb.	3653 lb.	-1206 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

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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2018 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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