Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 101.5 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 179.3 in | -22 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.1 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 59.2 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3228 lb. | -787 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.8 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.1 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -27.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -61.6 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |