Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 105.1 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 154.1 in | 188.7 in | -34.6 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 69.7 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 48.6 in | 63.2 in | -14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2381 lb. | 3605 lb. | -1224 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.5 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 54.4 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.0 in | 51.0 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 44.1 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.1 in | -39.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.6 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -61.6 ft3 |
2016 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 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |