Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Mini Roadster | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
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 | 146.8 in | 157.3 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 67.7 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 49.0 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2767 lb. | 2447 lb. | 320 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 12.7 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 53.2 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.1 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
2012 Mini Roadster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Over 6ft and I need to pull the seat up two notches. All the way back my toes touch the pedals. Yippee I fit in a small car!!! see full Mini Roadster review |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata.