Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) vs. Volkswagen Arteon (2019) Specs

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Specifications

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
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

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