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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in |
| Length | 157.3 in |
| Width | 67.7 in |
| Height | 49.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2527 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 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 |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door Convertible Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 | |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/50R16 tires | 205/50R16 tires | 205/45R17 tires | 205/45R17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Great performance from a 2-liter engine, high red-line see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 2009 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
Powerful engine for car weight. 5 speed manual transmission. Regularly exceeds mpg estimates. Get 28-34 mpg. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
The gearbox is fantastic. The engine is lively - but more flexible than aggressive. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Tires: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
OEM tires (Yokohama) are not great under heavy rain. Replaced them with Continentals. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |