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Mini Countryman (2011) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mini Countryman and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2011 Mini Countryman and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Mini Countryman Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
181 hp@5500
177 lb-ft@1600
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.2 in 91.7 in 10.5 in
Length 161.7 in 157.3 in 4.4 in
Width 70.4 in 67.7 in 2.7 in
Height 61.5 in 49.0 in 12.5 in
Curb Weight 3088 lb. 2527 lb. 561 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.4 gal. 12.7 gal. -0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 37.4 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 53.2 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 50.6 in -50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.4 in 43.1 in -2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 0.0 in 37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.1 in 0.0 in 52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.8 in 0.0 in 33.8 in
Total Legroom 74.2 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 31.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.2 ft3 5.3 ft3 6.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.3 ft3 5.3 ft3 36 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mini Countryman

2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
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
 
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