Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Toyota Prius | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 106.3 in | -14.6 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 176.4 in | -19.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 68.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 58.7 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3042 lb. | -601 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.9 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 52.7 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.5 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.0 in | -36 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -34.3 ft3 |
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |