Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@5800 167 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 91.7 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 157.3 in | 22.5 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 67.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 49.0 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 2542 lb. | 449 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 50.6 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.1 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 0.0 in | 46.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 31.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |