Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 91.7 in | 17.6 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 157.3 in | 33.3 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 67.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 49.0 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1115 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.2 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 50.6 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 35.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |