| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 3,995 mm | 4,351 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,107 kg | 1,215 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 50 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,031 mm | 949 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,214 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 150 L | 617 L | -467 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 1,506 L | 4.3 |
| 2008 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 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 |