Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 111.9 in | -20.2 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 191.4 in | -34.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.7 in | -6 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 56.5 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3854 lb. | -1413 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.5 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.0 in | -37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.2 in | -40.2 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -49.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon.