Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Volkswagen Eos | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 101.5 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 173.5 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.5 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 56.8 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3505 lb. | -1064 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.8 in | -35.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.5 in | -32.5 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -5.2 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |