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Pontiac G5 (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Pontiac G5 and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac G5

2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 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 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 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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