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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
256 hp@4300
243 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 101.5 in -9.8 in
Length 157.3 in 165.4 in -8.1 in
Width 67.7 in 70.3 in -2.6 in
Height 49.0 in 58.3 in -9.3 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3326 lb. -885 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 14.5 gal. -1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 39.3 in -1.9 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 41.2 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.5 in -38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.8 in -52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 35.5 in -35.5 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) -33.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 5.3 ft3 15.0 ft3 -9.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 5.3 ft3 46.0 ft3 -40.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 
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