Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,521 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,146 kg | 1,607 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 60 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 988 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 968 mm | -968 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,288 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 874 mm | -874 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 150 L | 362 L | -212 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 1,252 L | 4.3 |
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 |
2010 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |