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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 104.4 in -12.7 in
Length 157.3 in 182.2 in -24.9 in
Width 67.7 in 70.0 in -2.3 in
Height 49.0 in 57.2 in -8.2 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 2804 lb. -363 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 14.5 gal. -1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 38.2 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.2 in -2 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 37.1 in -37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.6 in -53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.1 in -38.1 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -36.2 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 15.5 ft3 -10.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 
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