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Nissan Armada (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Armada and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Nissan Armada and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Nissan Armada Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
317 hp@4900
385 lb-ft@3600
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 123.2 in 91.7 in 31.5 in
Length 207.7 in 157.3 in 50.4 in
Width 79.3 in 67.7 in 11.6 in
Height 77.2 in 49.0 in 28.2 in
Curb Weight 5302 lb. 2527 lb. 2775 lb.
Fuel Capacity 28.0 gal. 12.7 gal. 15.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.0 in 37.4 in 3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 65.0 in 53.2 in 11.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 61.3 in 50.6 in 10.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 43.1 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 0.0 in 40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 65.0 in 0.0 in 65 in
Hip Room, Row 2 60.8 in 0.0 in 60.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.9 in 0.0 in 41.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.9 in 0.0 in 35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 63.7 in 0.0 in 63.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.8 in 0.0 in 48.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.2 in 0.0 in 32.2 in
Total Legroom 115.9 in (over 3 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 72.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.0 ft3 5.3 ft3 14.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 56.7 ft3 5.3 51.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 97.1 ft3 5.3 ft3 91.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Armada

2008 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada 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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