Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 98.8 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 161.1 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 67.9 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 59.1 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3164 lb. | -723 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.7 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.8 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 39.4 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.1 in | -42.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 70.9 in (over 2 rows) | -27.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle.