Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 101.5 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 154.1 in | 165.4 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 70.3 in | -2 in |
Height | 48.6 in | 58.3 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2381 lb. | 3326 lb. | -945 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.3 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 54.7 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.0 in | 0.0 in | 52 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 | 4.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.6 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 | -41.4 ft3 |
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |