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Mercury Mariner (2011) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2011 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Mercury Mariner Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 91.7 in 11.4 in
Length 175.2 in 157.3 in 17.9 in
Width 71.1 in 67.7 in 3.4 in
Height 67.7 in 49.0 in 18.7 in
Curb Weight 3385 lb. 2527 lb. 858 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 37.4 in 3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 53.2 in 3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.4 in 50.6 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 43.1 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 0.0 in 39.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 0.0 in 55.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 0.0 in 49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 0.0 in 35.6 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 34.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.2 ft3 5.3 ft3 23.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 5.3 ft3 61 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mercury Mariner

2011 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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