Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 90.9 in | 22 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 154.1 in | 48 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 68.3 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 48.6 in | 12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 2381 lb. | 1289 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 52.2 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.0 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 0.0 in | 38.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 0.0 in | 41.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 39.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
2008 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable 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 |
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