Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 102.4 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 171.3 in | -14 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 69.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 61.6 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 2679 lb. | -238 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.6 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.2 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 51.7 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.8 in | -47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | -47.9 ft3 |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |