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Mini Convertible (2006) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mini Convertible and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2006 Mini Convertible and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mini Convertible

2006 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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