Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 112.6 in | -20.9 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 188.9 in | -31.6 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 74.7 in | -7 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 70.2 in | -21.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2527 lb. | 4612 lb. | -2085 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.7 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.3 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.4 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.0 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -62.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 43.3 ft3 | -38 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -79.8 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 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |