Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 271 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 105.9 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 183.9 in | -26.6 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 74.6 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 70.9 in | -21.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4050 lb. | -1523 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 41.3 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.4 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.4 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | -30.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -61.5 ft3 |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |