Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 91.7 in | 14 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 157.3 in | 22.5 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 67.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 49.0 in | 10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3078 lb. | 2527 lb. | 551 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.4 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 50.6 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 0.0 in | 37.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 0.0 in | 34.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2012 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 |