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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2017) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2017 2012  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 90.9 in 110.4 in -19.5 in
Length 154.1 in 191.6 in -37.5 in
Width 68.3 in 72.2 in -3.9 in
Height 49.0 in 58.5 in -9.5 in
Curb Weight 2445 lb. 3166 lb. -721 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 36.8 in 38.3 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 56.9 in -4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.0 in 0.0 in 52 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 4.5 ft3 15.9 ft3 -11.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

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2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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