Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Volkswagen Routan | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 121.2 in | -29.5 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 202.5 in | -45.2 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 76.9 in | -9.2 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 68.9 in | -19.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 4494 lb. | -2053 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 63.0 in | -9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.6 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 64.7 in | -64.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -65.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -27 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 83.0 ft3 | -77.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -135.3 ft3 |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.