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Nissan 350Z (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan 350Z and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Nissan 350Z and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Nissan 350Z Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
306 hp@6800
268 lb-ft@4800
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
167 hp@7000
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 91.7 in 12.6 in
Length 169.8 in 157.3 in 12.5 in
Width 71.5 in 67.7 in 3.8 in
Height 52.5 in 49.0 in 3.5 in
Curb Weight 3585 lb. 2441 lb. 1144 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 12.7 gal. 7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.2 in 37.4 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.6 in 53.2 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 50.6 in 2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 43.1 in -0.5 in
Total Legroom 42.6 in (over 1 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) -0.5 in
Cargo Volume 4.1 ft3 5.3 ft3 -1.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan 350Z

2008 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
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review
2008 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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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