| Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Toyota Prius c | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 100.4 in | -8.7 in |
| Length | 157.3 in | 157.3 in | 0 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 66.7 in | 1 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 56.9 in | -7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 2500 lb. | -59 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 51.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.0 in | -37 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
| Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 5.3 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 |
| 2014 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |