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Nissan 350Z (2006) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan 350Z and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2006 Nissan 350Z and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Nissan 350Z Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
287 hp@6200
274 lb-ft@4800
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,329 mm 0 mm
Length 4,313 mm 3,995 mm 1 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,334 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,624 kg 1,107 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 48 L 28 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 950 mm 46 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,361 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,285 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Total Legroom 1,082 mm (over 1 row) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 116 L 150 L -34 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan 350Z

2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review
2005 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review
2005 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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