Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Volkswagen Golf | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 103.6 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 168.8 in | -11.5 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.4 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 57.6 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3113 lb. | -672 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.9 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.4 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.3 in | -46.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 | -14.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -29.2 ft3 |
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2009 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 |
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