Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 90.9 in | 15.5 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 154.1 in | 21.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 48.6 in | 4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3094 lb. | 2381 lb. | 713 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 52.2 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 43.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 31.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata.