Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 90.9 in | 10.5 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 154.1 in | 25.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 68.3 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 49.0 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 2445 lb. | 1093 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 36.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 52.2 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.0 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 0.0 in | 44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 28.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse review |
2017 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 |
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