Mini Hardtop (2015) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2014) Specs

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2015 Mini Hardtop and 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Mini Hardtop	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.1 in	91.7 in	9.4 in
Length	157.4 in	157.3 in	0.1 in
Width	68.0 in	67.7 in	0.3 in
Height	56.1 in	49.0 in	7.1 in
Curb Weight	3010 lb.	2447 lb.	563 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	12.7 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	37.4 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.2 in	53.2 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	43.1 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	0.0 in	37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.6 in	0.0 in	49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	0.0 in	32.3 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	30.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	5.3 ft³	7.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	40.7 ft³	5.3 ft³	35.4 ft³

2015 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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