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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2008 2010  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,329 mm 2,710 mm 0 mm
Length 3,995 mm 4,780 mm -1 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,245 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,107 kg 1,517 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 70 L -22 L
Headroom, Row 1 950 mm 975 mm -25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,285 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,095 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 960 mm -960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,387 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 958 mm -958 mm
Total Legroom 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 150 L 402 L -252 L

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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 2010 Volkswagen Passat

2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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