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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2016 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2016 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2011 2016  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
167 hp@7000
140 lb-ft@5000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD FWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 110.4 in -18.7 in
Length 157.3 in 191.6 in -34.3 in
Width 67.7 in 72.2 in -4.5 in
Height 49.0 in 58.5 in -9.5 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3481 lb. -1040 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 18.5 gal. -5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 38.3 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 56.9 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 0.0 in 50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.4 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.8 in -37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.0 in -57 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 39.1 in -39.1 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -38.4 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 15.9 ft3 -10.6 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 2016 Volkswagen Passat

2016 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

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