Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6000 201 Nm@4600 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5600 319 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,309 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,914 mm | 4,486 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,131 kg | 1,520 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 60 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 935 mm | 1,011 mm | 934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,321 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,008 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,361 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,311 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 856 mm | -856 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 127 L | 906 L | -779 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.5 | 1,634 L | 3.5 |
2017 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review |