

Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mini Convertible | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 207 hp@6950 180 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 91.7 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 143.1 in | 157.3 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 66.5 in | 67.7 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 49.0 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 2441 lb. | 414 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.2 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 0.0 in | 39 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in | 0.0 in | 27.5 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 25.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2006 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | 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 |
2012 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 |