Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 113.9 in | -22.2 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 188.8 in | -31.5 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 76.4 in | -8.7 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 68.2 in | -19.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4696 lb. | -2169 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.8 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | -33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -26.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -65.6 ft3 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg.