Mazda MX-5 Miata (2021) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

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2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2021	2011
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Subaru Forester
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@4000	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 Coupe	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	90.9 in	103.0 in	-12.1 in
Length	154.1 in	179.5 in	-25.4 in
Width	68.3 in	70.1 in	-1.8 in
Height	49.0 in	65.9 in	-16.9 in
Curb Weight	2502 lb.	3440 lb.	-938 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	16.9 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.8 in	41.6 in	-4.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.2 in	56.1 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.0 in	0.0 in	52 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	4.5 ft³	33.5 ft³	-29 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	4.5 ft³	68.3 ft³	-63.8 ft³

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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

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